John Ensign: “The important thing is getting some of these issues out on the table.”

Small business is the engine that drives the economy.

This is a very important hearing today and I want to thank all of our witnesses who have taken the time out of their schedules to testify.

We have to understand that small businesses do create jobs, and we are going to hurt job creation.

Previously, he announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2012 following revelations he had an affair with an aide's wife.