"I want you to be clear that this hearing is about whether or not we are going to reauthorize this Bank."
"We are not just talking about one group of employees, and I am very, very sympathetic and empathetic to them."
"I believe that any new regulatory framework for broker-dealers, and investment advisors must protect the interest of retail investors, retirement plan participants, and sponsors from unfair and decept..."
"So in Dodd-Frank, Congress directed the SEC to study whether having different standards of care for broker-dealers and registered investment advisors could create some confusion for investors."
"During my time in Congress, my top priority has been ensuring that small businesses have the tools they need to grow, especially access to capital."
"We need to work together to ensure that Dodd-Frank implementation protects consumers and our economy as a whole without cutting off access to capital to small businesses."
"I sent a letter to the Administration in December of 2011 which argued that Japan should not be included in the TPP negotiations until they open up their market to U.S. automobiles."
"currency manipulation has cost millions of jobs in the United States and many of those jobs were in my home State of Michigan."
"In June of this year, 230 House Members, including 30 Members who are on this committee, including myself, sent a letter to the President calling for currency manipulation disciplines to actually be w..."
"I have raised a number of concerns about Japan's entry into the trade talks until they open their markets, particularly to U.S. autos."
"Affordable, responsible homeownership is a cornerstone of the American middle class and vibrant communities across our great Nation."