governor trulyo heads our banking position committee. >> but he's not been confirmed by the senate. >> that is correct. but i would say that he has done an outstanding job of leading our work in this area. and all of us do need including me need to be involved. >> do you believe that the fact that this important role in congress' important role in the appointment of that, does that reflect do you think the president's view of whether having a balanced and effective supervision, having somebody, as voker said, who is dedicated to striking this balance? does that reflect the president's priorities? >> you would really have to ask the white house why -- >> considering that dodd frank is the law of the land at this point, at this time, is it appropriate for you as chair of the fed to press the president to fill this position? is it appropriate for you to do that? >> i think that, as i said, i think that we are carrying out our supervisery work in a very thorough and thoughtful fashion. but would welcome nominations to the position. >> the time of the gentleman has expired. the chair recog