This is the first time we've had a full slate in several years. And I think all of the Republican candidates are well qualified for their positions.

It is a nice location and a nice time of the year, but I think anytime you deal with a car show in town, it has more appeal than one that might be in a park.

The two previous Republican contesters got the same percentage of votes. I thought that I might do at least 20 percent or better. But it seems that there is a consistent base that is content with Sam Johnson.

Because of the uncertainty surrounding the current litigation, NCUA would be derelict if it did not take the action it takes today.

I was especially pleased to see the commitment of credit union officials to help their members and communities with special check-cashing services and lending considerations. NCUA is working closely with all affected credit unions to ensure they have the necessary resources to achieve and maintain safe and sound operational status going forward. We encourage credit unions to evaluate the benefits of joining a shared branching network, because many of the credit unions that were able to regain operations and serve their members, were able to do so through shared branching.

Credit union officials have done an outstanding job in working to ensure their operations are regaining full strength,