"So clearly, regulations are choking capital and credit access for entrepreneurs with less banks being chartered."
"Congress stands united in continuing to condemn the violent coup in Myanmar last year."
"The bill would reauthorize the SCORE program for 2 years, maintaining vital oversight mechanisms and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely."
"I think what you raise there about the pipeline is great."
"Thank you, Chairwoman, and Ranking Member Luetkemeyer, for holding this hearing."
"if the businesses have to plan and deal with inflation well into next year and beyond, it is clear that the problem is not transitory and we have to deal with it; right?"
"we can really expand on that dollar spent and generate that economic activity that we talked about in Missouri."
"I have to say that I am very troubled that we are considering expanding SBA's direct loan programs without ensuring internal controls against fraud."
"I wish we were able to put in additional funds into the Restaurant Revitalization Fund."
"I urge you to build off of that in terms of letting them know what next."
"I would urge you to analyze the direct lending provisions and its impact on smaller businesses before considering its implementation."
"Our country's greatest asset is our workforce."