Blaine Luetkemeyer actually said...

"A mandatory higher minimum wage and excessive, unnecessary regulations are a burden for small businesses, small business owners, and their customers."

"The ability to start anew, pull yourself up by your bootstraps, and own a small business are all key aspects of the American dream that many immigrants are seeking in the United States."

"No matter how you slice it, higher taxes are a burden for small businesses, both the owners and their employees."

"Unfortunately, we have seen numerous blunders--and I use that term very politely--as the SBA has neglected to be good stewards of our constituents' tax dollars."