Ben Cardin actually said...

I am proud to work with you on this bill.

I thank you and just ask that you continue to work with us so that we can make sure that we are together moving these projects forward.

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.