Political Quotes

“I would like to express my support for the nomination of Linda McMahon to the position of Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Linda McMahon is an interesting candidate for this position. As the cofounder and former CEO of the WWE, she built a small regional business into an entertainment behemoth. Along the way she struggled to meet payroll, market the business, learn State and Federal regulatory regimes, manage a traveling workforce, learn new media platforms, and navigate new revenue streams. Each of these accomplishments is impressive. But what makes Linda McMahon unique for this role is the fact that, on her path to success, she made serious enough mistakes that she was forced to declare personal bankruptcy and apply for government assistance. I think having an Administrator who has started her own small business and met and overcame significant challenges along her way is of tremendous value. Having been in the trenches herself, she will really be able to evaluate the efficacy of current small business programs, and she may very well be able to suggest substantive improvements or even new directions. I was also particularly impressed with Mrs. McMahon's performance during her confirmation hearing. When she knew the answer to a question posed by a Senator, she answered it. When she didn't know the answer, she said so.…”