Carl Levin actually said...

The percentage of the reduction in the number of loans going to small businesses is dramatic.

the real lifeblood of many local economies--local banks--don't have it nearly so good.

Unemployment in my State is almost 15 percent, and it is unacceptably high in most States.

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