This is an important hearing because our credit scores have a tremendous impact on our ability to take out a mortgage, get a car loan, or get a credit card.
I think we should finish the rules on Dodd-Frank first.
I thank everyone for coming, and I especially thank Chairwoman Capito for having this hearing.
I supported the JOBS Act and I worked with my colleague, Mr. McHenry, on the crowdfunding provision of the bill.
I would say that their actions are somewhat disingenuous, particularly when they have voted to underfund the SEC.
It was such a horrific crime that to this day, whenever I meet anyone internationally, or nationally, the first thing they tell me upon find...
I want to congratulate my colleague for calling this important hearing and assembling such a well-informed panel.
As one who lived through 9/11, and lost 500 constituents on that day, I know full well how united and determined our country was.
But truly, the most important thing for our economy, in my opinion, was the enactment of the antiterrorism risk insurance.
It was to restore trust. Some of our most respected companies that were rated AAA plus, crashed in 24 hours.
I truly do believe that markets run more on trust than on capital.