John Rose actually said...

"There is nothing that strikes fear in the hearts of bankers more than that on-site examination."

"It is my view that for regulators at the Federal, State, and local level, the number-one priority is to help the regulated comply, not to punish them when they inadvertently slip up."

"FinCEN has asked Congress to pass legislation to expand geographic targeting orders nationwide."

"These costs have a more severe impact on smaller independent operations, and that distresses placed upon the entire production and marketing chain will lead to ever-increasing consolidation and concen..."