I think to the extent that SBA programs target women for a particular kind of support, that--I think that is something that the SBA could have an impact.

agriculture has a very large role to play.

I think that kind of focus effort to purchase local by the Department of Education, you know, is--I have been trying to get them to put fresh pineapple in our school lunches.

I think that we need to recognize how important it is for flexibility for USDA.

I am honored to have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan word, and very proud to be serving our nation's 33 million small businesses.

we need to be able to share water.

We have welcomed the new head of Rural Affairs.

I am really glad that you heard from the coffee brewers directly, because one of the challenges that we always face is really the awareness of the people here, and I would say especially in the rural communities, awareness of the support…

the next Farm Bill very much reflects the commitment to the small farmers that we have.

Whatever you were talking about, that makes it harder for our people to apply for these particular loans.

Thank you. I just want to note that I think there is an echoing in here.

the recovery of Maui, as well as on the Big Island, will take time and resources, and we need to have a continuing commitment.