Hillary Scholten actually said...

"The federal government needs to contract with businesses in order to run. We believe they should be contracting with small businesses."

"The ability of small businesses to compete in the federal marketplace has also been adversely affected by the lack of staff in critical roles."

"This is the third regulatory oversight hearing that we have had, and I really look forward to hearing how smart, well-crafted regulations help level the playing field for small businesses throughout A..."

"I am particularly concerned with the ability of women-owned small businesses, WOSBs, to compete and be prepared to succeed if they outgrow these size definitions."