"This has been a priority of the Chairman and mine for several years."
"I am committed to getting to yes in this general proposition."
"The Department's response to the GAO report sounds like a turf battle to me rather than focusing on what the objectives should be."
"it is just infuriating to me that they are cutting off credit to small businesses that, in many cases or in most cases, are paying on time."
"Does this budget have support for the development of small business clusters?"
"I look forward to working with you to give small businesses the support and assistance they need to emerge from this recession strong and nimble."
"Senator Collins has been working with this group for some time."
"How is the SBA going to ensure, when you have over 5,000 lenders and 270 certified development companies that are making loans, how are you going to ensure the integrity of that process when your nond..."
"But initially, the upfront cost is more to do construction. Correct?"
"I am getting very involved in this myself."
"The administration did not follow the priorities set forth in the judiciary's 5-year courthouse project plan."