Maria Contreras-Sweet: “small businesses are creating so much of the economic activity in this country, and your leadership is well recognized…”

You are right to hone in on that challenge. Women represent half of our population...

For me, having been in a small business, and having a large corporation hold me up for 90 days, I will tell you, 15 day is sweet music to me.

Our fiscal year budget ensures that America's small businesses have the resources and the tools and the training to realize their potential, strengthen our economy, grow communities, grow jobs, and grow America.

As a former banker and now the head of the SBA, I think that one of the most important things that we should be considering is how we help our small businesses compete in an international economy.