Sam Graves actually said...

"Today's hearing represents the beginning of the committee's work to review and reauthorization the SBIR program."

"This program is an example of a highly successful Federal initiative designed to encourage economic growth and innovation within the small business community."

"This committee is obviously very interested in that and how venture capital plays."

"I was very concerned, being a commercial pilot myself, when we had the outrage that we had about individuals flying into D.C. in their private aircraft."