The Iranian regime is a totalitarian bureaucracy that persecutes Christians and people of other faiths as well.
I am kind of curious about 7 years because typically 5 years is how we do something like this.
I like this idea of this National Network of Manufacturing Innovation Centers. I think it is important.
I hire vets.
access to capital is also something that's absolutely critical
We just appreciate everything that our veterans have done for our nation.
one of the initiatives that you're trying to set aside a savings plan for the veterans.
But are you seeing numbers increase out there? Are you seeing more and more people participate?
I know, Ms. Nelson, you mentioned something that you have--I think it's Boots to Business--at Little Rock Air Force Base.
That's right. Let me also ask, if I may--I know that Ms. Roderick has mentioned before to me and other contacts, and I've heard a couple of ...
Senator Landrieu has been a tremendous leader on that
Let me ask a follow-up on that, if I can. I know that all of you have gone to the SBA for one thing or another.
Veteran employment is a very important issue, because it's a challenge for the country.
We really appreciate what SBA does, and we know that keying in on the veterans' needs... is really going to pay big dividends for everybody.
One of the things we're trying to do is get that unemployment rate down with our Guard and Reserve folks and also try to open opportunities,...
You're focusing on a very important segment of the U.S. economy and a very important part of Arkansas' economy.
I try to do a small business savings account, like an IRA
Thank you again, Senator, for your service, as always, and this opportunity.