Joe Manchin: “Has it gotten to the point to where these banks are getting so large that they are a protected class or species?”

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my friend, Senator Cruz from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ossoff). Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 82

Let me just say that I think what happened is we have a bill that is hard to vote against. It really is. And I understand why there were 73 Senators who voted for it. Senator Cruz has had this and worked diligently for many years on this…

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.