Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I thank Senator Shaheen. We do, and I want to tell a story of an example of the inspiring spirit small businesses bring to us. This is the story of a small family business in Idaho Falls, ID, called Fin Fun. It began when its founder, Karen Browning, was asked to make a mermaid costume for her granddaughter. That doesn't sound like a very ostentatious beginning, but it was the beginning. This simple request was the catalyst of a much larger operation that experienced over a 3,000-percent growth over a 3-year period, now employing 75 full- and part-time employees in Eastern Idaho. The Browning family contributes greatly to the community and makes all of us in Idaho proud with their continued success, having been named by the SBA as Idaho's Small Business of the Year. Stories like Fin Fun underscore the optimism that can be found in all corners of our country as small business owners everywhere take the large leap into the American dream. I ask all Senators to join me this week in supporting and thanking the small businesses in our home States all across America. Senator Shaheen and I, of course, as part of the jurisdiction of our committee, have oversight responsibilities with the SBA. I have been very impressed over the years as to the focus of the SBA on small businesses. One of the things I think Senator Shaheen shares with me is supporting an increase in the Office of Advocacy.…”