On the recordMarch 17, 2010
Small businesses, when they get a contract from the Federal Government, will staff up because that is what small businesses do. They are very flexible. They are very agile. They will scale down, and they can scale up quickly. So I am proud of this package. I want to recognize two of my members who are on the Senate floor: former Governor and now a Senator from New Hampshire, Jeanne Shaheen, who has been a great leader on this issue--I thank you, Senator--and also Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland. He has been a particularly strong leader on the contracting for small businesses. So I would like to ask the Senator to join me in her remarks this morning. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.
