"I am truly honored to receive the endorsement of Friends of Traditional Banking and I applaud their work and effective advocacy on behalf of America's community banks and their customers.
"Since I was first elected to Congress, I have long fought to reduce the regulatory burdens on community banks so that families, entrepreneurs and businesses can access the capital they need to invest in their futures, create jobs, and continue to grow our economy.
"With the persistent support of Friends of Traditional Banking, I was able to pass my bill, the Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act, and was proud to work to include this important legislation in the recently enacted Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which is the most pro-growth, financial regulatory relief legislation in a generation.
While I am proud of the work we have accomplished in this Congress, there is much more work to be done. That's why I greatly appreciate this endorsement so that I can continue to be a strong voice and outspoken advocate for community banks and their customers."