Ben Cardin actually said...

"I am proud also the way you have worked with this Committee. Senator Landrieu and your leadership, together we have made a huge difference in helping small business."

"I am deeply concerned, Madam Chair, as to how sequestration is going to affect the availability of credit to small businesses because it is going to contract your capacity."

"The passage of the Affordable Care Act, which has provided an opportunity for small businesses today who have been shut out of the competitive market to be able to get into a competitive market."

"I want to add that the SBA has become an effective advocate for small business and that advocacy is not only in the public."