"This is a tremendously valuable tool."
"Over the course of our history, entrepreneurship and immigration have been inextricably linked with newly-arrived immigrants launching small enterprises that form the backbone of our economy."
"Since our nation's founding, generation after generation of immigrants have arrived on our shores. They have built our nation, created economic opportunities and enriched our communities."
"He has moved mountains to be here. Yes, he had an airplane flight. That was cancelled, and they forced him to drive four hours to the next available airport in order to be here on time."
"A bill is getting ready to be passed by the U.S. House of Representatives."
"We need the spirit of entrepreneurship and self-reliance now more than ever."
"I would like to welcome everyone here, and also I hope that you can join us later where we are going to have a little reception with coffee and cookies."
"In the past SBA said that their standard 7A loan programs are cheaper and more effective than the microloan program in helping low-income and small-dollar borrowers."
"With a sluggish economy, it is absolutely critical that programs like these succeed."
"Although subcontracts are an important entry point, more needs to be done to make them accessible to small firms."
"Today, small businesses are looking for so many opportunities to grow stronger and expand."