"The simple truth of the matter is that the legislation must be broader in order to save our community banks."
"Despite the fact that community banks were not part of the financial crisis, they have been dragged in as part of the solution."
"It is essential that our community banks continue to have the ability to attract capital, support the credit needs of their customers, and contribute to the local economies."
"One of the things that is concerning to me is the fact that all banks, credit unions, thrifts, what have you, they have some entity that provides oversight over them."
"This bill will increase taxes, eliminate jobs or drive them offshore."
"This legislation is a detriment to America's agriculture."
"This national energy tax discriminates against rural communities."
"This cap-and-tax plan is a top concern of my constituents."