Jeanne Shaheen

We are not going to be able to compete if that is the choice that we have.

This is really a pivotal moment for the prosperity and security of the United States and democracies around the world.

I think that is one of the areas where it seemed to me that we could really support small businesses through that refinancing.

What kept small business afloat was the SBA.

So will you commit to keeping Congress informed about any potential changes regarding funding, or closure of any district offices that could affect their ability to serve our communities?

We are looking forward to having you in New Hampshire on Friday.

As we know, the war in Ukraine, the unprovoked war in Ukraine, has imposed an unprecedented array of sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

I hope we will stay in touch, this Committee, with what the SBA is doing with respect to funding district offices, because again, they are very important.

I certainly agree with that and hope that, as the strategy is rolled out that, considerable thought will be given to rural parts of the country and small States, like New Hampshire, which may appear positively on lots of scales, with…

We need to take a look at that process and see if there are changes that need to be made.

I couldn't urge more strongly for the Senate to approve, as swiftly as possible, the U.S. Attorney nominees and the Marshals nominees.

We've had--sadly, we've had some high-profile suicides in New Hampshire.

I know that Senator Moran and I both have a second round of questions that we would like to do.

I think that speaks to this committee's work and the need to move on those nominations as soon as we can get them.

They have a goal of $500 billion in trade by 2025. That dwarfs what we are looking at in the United States and I think this is important to show the challenge that we face.

I do not know if everybody can see this. It is kind of low, but we will hold--yeah. This is a--picture is worth a thousand words.

I weighed in with Senator Portman over the weekend on the importance of providing jets through Poland for the Ukrainians.

If you want to know what Russia is planning look at what they are accusing us of.

I have been disappointed.

India should be on notice that this is a time when it should stand up for its values and that an important value in a democracy is that you do not wage war on other sovereign nations.

Thank you. I would appreciate that.

I was pleased to see the Administration announce sanctions on Mr. Dodik and his activities.

Russia has a long history in the Balkans, and their attempts to court Serbia through military equipment.

Do you have any evidence that what we are doing is working?

I am hopeful that we will see Congress move on his appointment as soon as possible.