Political Quotes

“In its 62-year history, the SBA's 504 loan program has helped thousands of entrepreneurs acquire heavy machinery and equipment, expand to more locations, and hire workers. It has long been a strong-performing SBA program and has enjoyed consistent bipartisanship support. We must continue to take all steps needed to preserve the integrity of the 504 program and ensure it will be an option for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Passing the bill before us today will help us do so. I thank Mr. Bishop and Ms. Craig for their hard work and collaboration in bringing this bill to the floor today. I also thank Mr. Luetkemeyer for his leadership today and his unwavering commitment to our Nation's 30 million small businesses. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Davids) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1482. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”