Buddy Carter actually said...

"You are the backbone of our economy."

"This is a very important hearing and the way I like to put this is instead of you coming to Congress, Congress is coming to you."

"We cannot continue to allow the government to enact rules and regulations that squeeze small businesses until they close their doors."

"I urge you to stand up for us and protect us from oppressive government overreach from bureaucrats in Washington, D.C."