On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
I urge all my colleagues--Democrats and Republicans--to support small business and small business trucking. As we debate H. Res. 72, the most critical issue facing America is how to increase jobs so that families can rise up against economic hardships. Small businesses are essential to our nation's economy. They account for half of our gross domestic product, more than half our jobs, and three-fourths of new jobs created each year. We must support new and small businesses through open access to loans, credit and capital. We can reduce onerous paperwork, and give small companies the tools they need to take care of their employees and build their companies. By passing legislation focused on protecting the economic vitality of small businesses in the trucking industry and all other sectors, we will facilitate economic growth for all Americans.
