Banks Quote by Rick Perry
“I mean, Dodd-Frank is strangling small community banks. It doesn't make any difference what the interest rate is. They're not - they're not going to loan the money because they can't make any money for one thing plus the cost of compliance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Texas Governor Address, 2012
Regulatory costs from Dodd‑Frank make small banks unprofitable, regardless of interest rates.
In simple terms: Compliance burdens hurt small banks more than rates.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for regulatory reform to help community banks.
Themes
finance
regulation
small business
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- lobbying
- legislative hearings
- bank management
- community development
Key Concepts
banking
policy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could support small banks without deregulation?
- How can compliance be streamlined?
A Different Perspective
Reforms may face political resistance and lobbying from larger institutions.
