I supported the interim agreement that allowed the Joint Plan of Action to move forward, but I also support the extension that would allow the negotiations to continue.

It is only going to happen if we do it collectively.

It would be more risky for us if we did not negotiate.

I consider the framework where we are--I consider it a success--a multilateral success achieved in close collaboration with our allies.

I am concerned that it does not do enough to address the full scope of the issue.

I am a strong supporter of the United States and the Dominican Republic relationship.

So somebody did something wrong. On their own, we didn't have anything covering it, but somebody did something wrong.

Four years later, Mr. Chairman, we can proudly say that we have made great progress not only in restoring confidence in our financial markets, but also in safeguarding and preventing the excessive risky behaviors of the past.

The economic success of the Dominican Republic is linked to the economic well-being of the United States.

Let me go back. So then, now, from what I am hearing, and I have heard from a lot of my colleagues especially on the other side of the aisle, is basically what they want to do is get rid of Dodd-Frank.

Many have forgotten how far we have come. You led when the country needed strong leadership, when our most prized financial institutions were collapsing and when average Americans were helplessly losing their jobs and retirement funds.

I was truly impressed by the Dominican Republic's commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.