Political Quotes

“This week is National Veterans Small Business Week, so I rise today to acknowledge the contribution that these folks have given not only in their service to our country, but also to their communities and businesses. Veterans bring a unique perspective to entrepreneurship, taking the leadership skills that they developed during their military careers and applying it to starting and growing a business. Nearly 1 in every 10 businesses in this country is owned by a veteran, creating annual sales of over $1 trillion each year and employing over 5 million Americans across the country. Veteran-owned businesses are a pillar of our economy. I applaud the success of these veteran entrepreneurs, both in Kansas and across the country, and ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week. Mr. Speaker, there are so many veteran businesses I can honor today, but here are just a few of them listed from our own Fort Riley area, Junction City: Tim's Auto Sales, Godfrey's Shooting Range, Coyotes Saloon, Disabled American Veterans Engraving Service, Donnerson Mobile Gaming, Mastercut Lawn and Landscape, Rainbow International, The Veteran Woman, JC CrossFit, 360 Kayaking, Fitzgerald's Gunsmithing, and Studio Pink Candy Boutique. Mr. Speaker, those are just but a few of the veteran-led businesses in my own district, and we are so proud of them and salute them on this week. ____________________”