Robert Burton: “the objective of the Small Business Act was not just to get dollars to a few small businesses; it was to ensure maximum…”

I think we need to do away with that whole distinction because consolidated procurements alone are hurting small businesses dramatically.

I cannot give the information in the memo, but after having read it, along with some of our legal staff on the committee, there is nothing in there that would lead to anybody other than the Attorney General's position of not appointing an…

These regulations were designed to protect small businesses, but in practice, agencies have failed to fully implement and comply.

I think what you are suggesting is that agencies comply with the current rules, and I think that is absolutely critical.