Political Quotes

“Madam President, today I thank the 30 million small businesses in America for their contributions to our economy during this year's National Small Business Week, which began on Sunday, September 20 and ends on Saturday, September 26. National Small Business Week is the time of year when we come together to celebrate our Nation's small businesses for their role in moving our economy forward by boosting local economies, improving industries through innovation, and employing nearly half of our country's workforce. Taking time to recognize our Nation's small businesses is especially important this year due to the many ways--big and small--that our small businesses have stepped up to help our communities get through the pandemic. In my home State of Maryland, I have seen distilleries use their facilities to make hand sanitizer when supplies were low; I have seen lacrosse equipment manufacturers produce face shields and masks for doctors and first responders; and I have heard stories about the many small government contractors that are helping Federal agencies address COVID-19. Today I am proud to recognize the founder of one of those small government contractors, Dr. Anton Bizzell, who has been named Maryland Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration. Dr. Bizzell's company, the Bizzell Group, is an 8(a) certified small business that specializes in strategy and technology and works at the forefront of public health issues.…”