"I just note that we have extended this program, with bipartisan co-sponsorship, both in the House and the Senate."
"I think the confusion is that the determinations were made by the Trump administration."
"I would think this is an area that is going to be of interest to every member of this Committee, obviously."
"The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee will come to order."
"The Biden administration released a hold. They looked at the records that were submitted."
"I thought Secretary Yellen should testify before this Committee, and I so told you that."
"What the Administration does, I think, is the right thing, is tell the processors, 'Check to make sure they qualify under our rules.'"
"I was pleased to see the Administration changed the Federal contracting for minority-and women-owned small businesses."
"Our Committee needs to be the advocate for where small businesses have a disadvantage over large companies."
"That is quite a record and I just really wanted to acknowledge that, and I am glad to see that you have been able to keep up with the demand that is out there."
"I am a little bit perplexed as to this amendment having been even controversial."