North Carolina is home to some of the largest financial institutions in the country, and a vibrant network of community banks. We're a banking state, and we're proud of that distinction. But we also understand that responsible financial regulation protects consumers and businesses.
For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Bob Bartlett, Politician (1904) |
William Bartram, Environmentalist (1739) |
Felix Baumgartner, Athlete (1969) |
Peter S. Beagle, Author (1939) |
W. H. Davies, Poet (1871) |
Carmen Electra, Actress (1972) |
David Filo, Businessman (1966) |
John Gibbon, Soldier (1827) |
Crispin Glover, Actor (1964) |
Lee H. Hamilton, Politician (1931) |
Paul Celan, Poet (1970) |
Bernard Katz, Scientist (2003) |