Annie Kuster actually said...

"I have two questions, if I could."

"it is critical that we hear and understand what you are hearing regarding the impact of this shutdown on your membership and the damage that it is doing to our small business community."

"the current congressional climate we are confronted with could not be any less ideal, indeed harmful for our small business community and our Nation."

"the Republican-forced shutdown has cost my small business constituents nearly $800,000 in SBA approved 7(a) loans and 504 real estate and equipment loans."