Judy Chu actually said...

"As a fellow southern California resident, you understand that our communities are rich with immigrants who come to this country and start small businesses."

"I was certainly alarmed to see that women, especially African Americans and Hispanics, obtain patents at lower rates than men; that people of color obtain patents at much lower rates than whites; that..."

"I especially want to thank the witnesses who have traveled from across the country to be here with us today."

"We are focused on making sure that small businesses... can access the capital that they need to start, grow, and create new jobs."