06/11/2009
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"We urge both flexibility for community banks and effective consumer protections. They are both key pillars of a healthy economy."
"So there is, if not taking a position on the issue, there is FDIC concern about----"
"The Senate bill that best captures the principle of tiered regulation is the CLEAR Relief Act, S. 1349, sponsored by Senators Moran, Tester, and Kirk."
"I would hate to see the bright line at $1 billion because I view each one of those institutions that meet these characteristics as a community bank in my mind."