For decades the U.S. capital markets have been the envy of the world, the deepest, broadest, most accessible markets anywhere ever, but that our lead is diminishing.

I want to make another point. Isn't it also the case that over the last certainly number of decades we have had a dramatic transformation of the ownership of American companies, a democratization, if you will?

I think you are an outstanding choice based on your background, your expertise, the knowledge.

One of my criticisms of the SEC in recent years is that it has not done a good job on the capital formation portion of its mission.

Sanctions are a means to an end, and Congress and the Administration must be clear as to what that end is.

It is time to move this nomination. Actually, to be blunt, it is well past time.

I have stated publicly that I am willing to work with Ranking Member Wyden and others on the committee who believe a waiver is necessary.

Most recently, as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, Congress enacted legislation that I authored with Senator Bennet and Nelson to block the 25 percent rule through September.

A very, very central part of the message of both the President and the Congress included a commitment to tax reform.

I sent you a letter last week outlining some of the big concerns that I have about CCAR.

I understand there is no certainty. This is about likelihoods.

I hope the President will soon be able to nominate individuals to complete the Board of Governors.

I am concerned that CCAR might actually increase systematic risk in one important respect.

I think he is the right man for this moment.

The goal should be to maximize growth.

We do need a simpler, fairer, and more transparent tax system.

I look forward to continuing our work together to help our Nation's veterans.

I look forward to working with you on that, because as I say, we have got an opportunity--in fact, we have got an obligation to really have a Tax Code that allows the American people to be as prosperous as they possibly can be.

What is the point in tax reform if it is not going to be pro-growth?

Every problem in America is easier to solve if we have strong economic growth than if we do not.

If the economy is larger, there is that much more to tax; therefore, more revenue.

Stronger growth means more job creation, means higher wages, means a better standard of living.

our veterans should be first in line for the best quality health care in America.

Each step gets us closer to 3 percent economic growth, which returns our economy to its historic average rate.

The administration has proposed a financial deregulation plan to rid the banking system of red tape caused by the Dodd-Frank Act.