John Kerry: “in conclusion, we have noticed in the last months small businesses have been severely constrained because banks are…”

“in conclusion, we have noticed in the last months small businesses have been severely constrained because banks are tightening up credit. This amendment is going to leverage some $13 billion worth of investment in the country. There isn't a State in the Nation where small business doesn't make an enormous difference. Small business represents 50 percent of the jobs in the private sector. By restoring these funds, we are going to help to turn around the slowness that people perceive in the economy today and I think give a lot of relief to an awful lot of businesses in the Nation. I thank the managers for accepting this amendment.”