Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the economic heartbeat of Iowa, our small businesses. In Iowa, over 99 percent of businesses are small, many of which are family-owned. That is over 282,000 small businesses employing more than 616,000 people. At a time of great economic uncertainty across the country, Iowa has been a beacon of hope and proven to be one of the best States to own and operate a business. This past weekend, we celebrated Small Business Saturday encouraging folks to shop local for the holidays. As we approach Christmas and the New Year, I encourage Iowans and Americans everywhere to continue supporting small businesses and shopping local during this holiday season. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and without them, we don't have large businesses and our Nation's economic engine would falter. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the vital contributions of small businesses in Iowa and across the country, and to continue advocating for their success. Recognizing Iowa Regional Teacher of the Year Kaitlin Mahoney”