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Thank you so much for coming. We're here, taking the time on this Friday afternoon, to discuss small business.

I agree with the concern you raise, and it is obviously one among many that we are trying to address here.

I intend to work with Senator Brown and with other Senators on the Banking Committee to identify and move legislative proposals through the Senate.

as you may know, I was a strong supporter of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that passed this body and was signed into law last year. With every passing day, we are hearing more about the positive effects this law is having on the economy as a…

Today's hearing will focus on several legislative proposals that will encourage capital formation and reduce burdens for smaller businesses and communities.

today, Senator Crapo and I recognize and congratulate Mr. Alan L. Gunn on his upcoming retirement from the U.S. Department of Energy after more than 40 years of distinguished service in various roles at the U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of…

as you may know, I voted in favor of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became law last year. Every day we are learning more about the positive impact this law is having on the economy and about average Americans having more money in their…

in a few minutes we are going to vote on the Crapo-Whitehouse amendment. I stand to support that amendment and encourage my colleagues all to vote in favor of it. I first want to thank my colleague Senator Whitehouse. He and I have worked…

I first thank Senator Alexander for the great efforts he has undergone to bring this legislation forward. The Senate is working as it should. We are processing amendments. Hopefully, we will make it through all of our appropriations bills…

Thank you. First of all, Ambassador Nuland, thank you for your well-thought-out recommendations. I think those are serious and deserve serious consideration.

I want to summarize here a little bit. Both of you have indicated, and I think it's well documented, that this whole thing started in spring of 2016 and gradually grew through the year, to the point where, in September at the G20 summit…

Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the opioid epidemic in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania, and the efforts of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target, investigate, disrupt…

I appreciate the work that you are doing and, again, appreciate the fact that you would come here and report to the Committee.

I look forward to hearing more about some of these important initiatives today.

as you may know, I supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became law in December of last year. We hear stories every day of the positive impact this law has had on the economy at large and in the lives of Americans who are seeing more…

You know, the question was asked about whether you are worried that failure might lead to military action.

They take that very seriously. And they know that the Constitution requires them to not only get consent, but to get advice.

I can tell you personally that the President of the United States has told me personally, the Vice President of the United States has told me personally, the Secretary of State has told me personally that it is their intent to craft this…