"We need to have an advanced manufacturing strategy in this country."
"The Recovery Act has absolutely created jobs."
"Well, thank you very much, Senator Merkley and Senator Brown, for convening what is a very important meeting, a very important hearing."
"We know what it means for businesses that are looking for credit."
"I continue to hear from small businesses in my State who can't access credit to grow their company."
"I had a conversation yesterday with a banker in Michigan who was right on point with what we are talking about in terms of collateral."
"Well, at this point, in order for them to expand it, they would need support from the Federal Government to do that given the economic crisis in the State as well."
"It's important to separate the large financial institutions that benefited from TARP from the vast majority of banks."
"I commend you and Senator Merkley for all you are doing here to get these small businesses the kind of support that they need and that is so essential to our country."
"That clearly is a real obstacle to our recovery, obviously, in States like ours, but States across the country."
"Ultimately, it is America's small businesses, and American workers, who suffer the most."