Sam Graves actually said...

"However, few regulations examined at these previous hearings are as expansive and potentially damaging to small businesses as the recently proposed 'Waters of the United States' rule."

"In my four years as chairman, the Committee on Small Business has held more than 20 hearings examining the effects of regulations on small businesses and the economy."

"Despite the obstacles associated with this readjustment from military service, veterans possess a unique set of skills learned in the military."

"The unemployment rate for these younger veterans is higher than that of their civilian counterparts and is one of the many challenges that they face transitioning into civilian life."