Judy Chu actually said...

"While they do show great promise, recent GAO reports suggest there is a long way to go until their full potential is realized."

"Historically, however, it has been difficult for small businesses to gain a toehold in the federal procurement system."

"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."