Jon Tester actually said...

"the smaller institutions... should be regulated and should have regulation applied to them in a way that is consistent and appropriate with that size and risk."

"I think it is incumbent upon us to get you confirmed in a timely manner."

"I can tell you that unequivocally across the board, every time I meet with the community bankers, they talk about the inconsistency in application of regulation."

"If confirmed, my focus with VSOs would be a very strong partnership."