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Roger Williams: We would be better off if banks could do what they are supposed to do and be focused on hiring more loan officers to get…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2021
We would be better off if banks could do what they are supposed to do and be focused on hiring more loan officers to get more money to Main Street businesses, not dealing with increased compliance costs, hiring more compliance officers, and creating less opportunities for small business to borrow money.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

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Williams criticizes banks for focusing on compliance rather than supporting small businesses.

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