Ben Cardin actually said...

I think the micro-loan program has been very successful.

the bottom line is the 7(a) program is the largest program we have, and the numbers there are unacceptable.

Mr. Chairman, let me just agree with your observation about the work of this committee, bipartisan, on behalf of small business.

I want to know what efforts and services you use in order to reach out to minority businesses as part of OPIC's function.