Political Quotes

“I first want to thank Chairman Hensarling and Ranking Member Waters for their hard work in crafting this bipartisan package of bills. If enacted, this much-needed legislation will deliver American small businesses and entrepreneurs improved access to capital, which we all know is the foundation for driving job creation and economic growth. I am pleased that two of my bills, which are very important to a number of stakeholders in Illinois, were included in this package. The Options Markets Stability Act will help maintain options for investors and support their ability to manage risk in volatile markets. The Expanding Investment in Small Businesses Act requires the SEC to study and provide a recommendation to Congress regarding the current limit on percentage of voting shares a diversified company may hold in a single issuer, which is currently discouraging funds from investing in small businesses. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this job-creating legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from California has 7\1/4\ minutes remaining.”