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On the recordMay 22, 2015
I, too, thank Senator Brown for his remarks and for his interest and support for this legislation. I agree with Senator Leahy that the important goals of this bill are not intended to impede regulatory agencies' oversight and supervisory responsibilities, nor are they meant to hinder communication between financial regulators and the institutions that they regulate. I agree that it is important to ensure that our financial regulators are able to do the work required to maintain the safety and soundness of our financial system. I will also work with the chair and ranking member of the banking committee and the financial regulatory agencies to address any remaining concerns on this issue as we advance this very important piece of legislation.
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John Cornyn
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