Donald Powell
Donald Powell
Donald Powell Distinguished Service Orderwas an officer in the British Indian Army during World War I and World War II...
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Banks are part of the community. They understand the needs of consumers, and they deal in good faith, promoting goodwill.
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I am aware that there is a great deal of public interest in the Wal-Mart Bank application; however, I believe it is important that the application be processed in a manner that is consistent with current law,
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In short, what we seem to be seeing is a state banking system that is increasing in relative numbers and decreasing in relative size, ... Going forward, there is every indication the relative decline in the assets of state banks will continue.
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Like the rest of the economy, banks are feeling the effects of the recession, as well as the aftershocks of the terrorist attacks on America in September,
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I think everyone in this room understands that the dual banking system is at a crossroads,
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The American public knows that the banking sector has had record profits for the last four years. It's an opportunity to be generous.
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Everyone has the same concern and interests -- that the flood maps be available for the four parishes as soon as possible.
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The administration will come out with a certain level and then it will be up to Congress to decide on the level. The president is committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast.
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The federal government is committed to building the best levee system known in the world. It's a complicated issue.
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It's important that people feel safe and move back into the area. It's important that business create jobs in that particular area. The levee system is vital to that process.
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They will be rebuilt stronger and better than they were before Katrina.
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Credit losses are very low now, but mortgage lenders need to be prepared for higher losses,
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We just don't know. I would hope it would take fewer years.
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The president is committed to rebuilding the Gulf Coast.