Judy Chu actually said...

"How do I break into federal contracting? With average annual spending at $500 billion there is no better way for small businesses to expand during these tough times than through federal contracts."

"Helping small businesses win contracts will help put Americans back to work."

"This amendment will guarantee that SBA does not try to make the industry fit the size standard, but that an individual size standard will be created for each industry."

"What we are trying to do is encourage these businesses to grow and many of them are mom-and-pop establishments as most small businesses start out."