The bill was just released last week, everyone is still going through the details, but our current tax system is Byzantine and antigrowth.

What grade would you give the overall management of SBA?

I have confidence in her. How about everyone--how about management below her?

The closest thing we have to eternal life on this planet is a government program or a government regulation.

I got looking at the $15.6 billion and I thought, Mr. Secretary, if you and I formed a company, I am guessing we could do for $8 billion, save the government $7 billion, and you and I would put a few dollars in our pocket I am guessing.

I just want to conclude by saying small businesses have zero--zero--resources available, none.

The government shows up with a subpoena in hand and a bayonet, and it is by force.

Can you imagine if we incentivized your agencies with bonuses in your paychecks, if you reduced the regulatory burden on our businesses?

There is not a small business person in my district, in Northeast Iowa, that believes that statement, not one.

The United States Postal Service and CBP, I think you both do amazing jobs.

The Competitive Enterprise Institute estimates the cost to U.S. businesses for regulations is approach $2,000 billion a year.