"According to information I have, only 5 percent of the funds go to companies owned by women, veterans, or minorities."
"Despite the success of the SBIC program, it is underutilized."
"We would welcome your suggestions in that regard, because we are very much interested in workable programs to improve diversity among fund managers."
"we are going to make sure that small businesses are properly represented in those negotiations."
"It is interesting that we have provided help to large industries during economic downturns."
"In January, Senator Hirono and I introduced the UPLIFT Act, which would nurture innovation ecosystems in minority, low-income, rural, and other underserved communities."
"So you are used to this. You are a real pro at this."
"So having a mechanism to deal with equity capital, under our supervision, would certainly be a tool that could help deal with that."
"I certainly agree with Senator Menendez, our Chairman, that we welcome the budget that has been submitted for our foreign policy issues."
"I appreciate that. It also helps us, if we then have the information we need to impose sanctions, such as Global Magnitsky, by having that capacity in each of our missions."
"The press statement for your FY 2022 budget says it includes a significant increase to resources to advance human rights and democratic values."