a lot of companies have just sat down and talked to me and said, 'Look, no offense, but we don't trust you guys.'

the members of the board would get something called a Libra Investment Token, and that is unambiguously a security

we have provided that in a group of bipartisan folks, in the Token Taxonomy Act, and it lays out a four-part test

I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the VA-SBA Act which will harmonize both programs under the SBA.

This bill harmonizes the two conflicting contracting programs by eliminating the VA certification and transferring it to the SBA.

The problem with the two certification processes is simple; it creates confusion for business owners and contracting officers alike.

Facebook's voice is more like the godfather's voice in the family.

I am committed to reviewing the Small Business Administration's veteran-focused programs.

I commend the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Schneider, and the gentleman from Florida, Mr. Spano, for their leadership on this bill and for working hard to increase business opportunities for our Nation's heroes.

This bipartisan legislation will make it easier for the veteran-owned businesses to do business with the government.

We are also providing stability for that business to ensure that they can remain competitive rather than immediately penalized by the death of the service-disabled veteran business owner.

Madam Speaker, our diversity is a strength; it is not a weakness. We are a nation of immigrants, some voluntary, others involuntary, but as Dr. King once observed, ``We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat…

So do you think a member's withdrawal could threaten the value of the Libra currency?

Earlier today, I told Mr. Marcus that this is not Silicon Valley and that all problems with the Libra and the association need to be worked out before the launch date.

I don't think you should launch Libra at all, because the creation of a new currency is a core government function.

A lot of people think that it has really become too powerful, that it has become a monopoly.

Facebook remains under a 2011 consent order from the Federal Trade Commission for deceiving consumers and failing to keep consumer data private.

The Federal Government is in a unique position to support veteran-owned businesses.