Madam President, the Senator from Montana, I believe, is gesturing that the Senator from Massachusetts could have up to 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts.

Madam President, would you notify me when I have consumed 5 minutes because there is another speaker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes.

Madam President, how much time is on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Eight minutes.

Thank you, Madam President. I rise to join my colleague, Senator Tester, and an increasing number of cosponsors, in support of our amendment which will ensure that banks of all sizes pay their fair share in deposit insurance for the risk…

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I thank the distinguished chairman of the committee. Of course, we could take over the world right now, since he and I are the only ones on the floor. Seriously, Mr. President, this is significant because I do believe this bill is going to…

Mr. President, I rise to speak on the Hutchison- Tester amendment. This is an amendment that truly will help community banks. It will level the playing field for them. It is something I have been working on for several months, during all…

Mr. President, I appreciate hearing the Senator from Vermont describe his amendment. I haven't seen the text of the amendment, but I am a cosponsor of the bill that would do exactly what he says. I think transparency at the Fed is…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Minnesota. I appreciate the bipartisan nature of the amendment. I think when people look at this amendment on both sides of the aisle, it will be clear that the community banks need this amendment to…

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