Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
I'd like to borrow, I'd like to expand, I'd like to hire more people, but currently the bank is hiring more compliance officers and we are doing less lending.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford highlights frustrations of local companies wanting to borrow but facing lending restrictions.

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