Carl Levin actually said...

"Thank you for inviting me to speak to you this morning about the important issue of ensuring that small businesses have access to the credit they need."

"If we are going to create jobs, we need to let those small businesses grow."

"If we do not act, and quickly, to help restore employment, the 'green shoots' for which we have so much hope will not blossom."

"You have touched on a very, very significant problem in our country..."