Judy Chu actually said...

"I believe, like a lot of people here, that small businesses really are the backbone of our economy."

"I represent a district in Los Angeles County, where 3 years ago a young rising star, an elected official in my district, Bobby Salcedo, was murdered by the Mexican drug cartel."

"it is this Committee's responsibility and my personal priority to ensure that we do all that we can to help small businesses thrive."

"I would like to take a moment to commend you for the progress that the Department has made on various issues."