Judy Chu actually said...

"Since the financial crisis of 2008, small businesses have faced a challenging economic environment, and for this reason the federal marketplace has become an increasingly attractive option."

"Of course we know that the Federal Government has a 5-percent goal for contracts to be awarded to women-owned small businesses."

"Before I begin with my questions, I want to mention that Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a bipartisan coalition of more than 600 U.S. mayors, has launched a national campaign called 'Our Lives, Our Laws,..."

"Protecting our civil rights is essential."