Political Quotes

“I thank Senator Risch. As you point out, we were both Governors, so we had a chance to see small businesses from the perspective of the States and how States can be involved in supporting small businesses. But we also have been small business owners and operators ourselves. My husband and I had a family- owned seasonal retail business, and you operated a family-run ranch in Idaho. So I am sure you share with me the challenges of small business owners, the things that kept me awake at night and that I know keep other small business owners awake: meeting payroll, balancing budgets, attracting workers, finding customers, and complying with local, State, and Federal regulations. As you pointed out, and I certainly agree, our committee works in a bipartisan way not only on supporting public policy to help small businesses but also supporting the Small Business Administration, which has programs that help nurture our small businesses and address their unique concerns. On Monday, I visited one of those small businesses. I was kicking off Small Business Week in New Hampshire, and I visited a company in Dover, which is a neighboring community to where I live. The company is called Popzup, spelled just like it sounds. It is a family-owned business that created an innovative microwave popcorn box without harsh chemicals, plastic, or silicon. The company's popcorn that goes in that box is environmentally friendly. It comes from American farms that don't use GMO products.…”