Mary Landrieu actually said...

"I strongly urge Ms. Mills to revisit this decision and allow small businesses that have majority investment by venture capital firms to be eligible to compete again in the SBIR program."

"I strongly believe that the SBA Administrator should have a seat at the table on important economic and financial matters in the Administration."

"I strongly support mending, not ending, the program."

"I will coordinate with other agencies, including Commerce and Labor and Energy, whose programs also affect small business."