I think that most Americans are aware that trade business is important. I think probably what they are not aware of is how difficult it is for small businesses to do this.

Idaho, through the Department of Commerce and the State of Washington, the things I have heard, they are also all in on the efforts that we are making here, particularly for the small businesses.

I think this has been a great hearing and, again, has underscored for us the importance of this program.

I think, secondly, something that most people really do not realize is how important it is, particularly in targeted industries, to participate in trade shows and trade conferences.

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The veterans have given us their absolute best. We owe it to them to give them our absolute best.

Madam Chairman, first of all, let me say, thank you for holding this timely meeting.

Interesting observation.

And good lobbyists, too.

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Your work is incredibly important to the State of Idaho, particularly at the Idaho National Laboratory.