They were created because of the existence of certain common needs and interests, and they should be administered for the common welfare – for the good of all." In that spirit, let us use this ceremony to recognize the Federal Reserve's unique structure with roots that are broad and deep in the region.
To echo comments Tom Hoenig made at the groundbreaking on this site three years ago, let us dedicate this Bank to the service of our nation, this great city of Kansas City, and the other important cities, towns, and rural regions in the heart of America that define the 10th Federal Reserve District. 2  BIS Review 76/2008