However, given past experiences with the gentleman and our so-called agreements, I am sure you can understand my need to make this agreement abundantly clear with the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, small businesses continue to suffer under the current 7(a) program restrictions, and we cannot continue to ignore this issue. It is the most pressing issue that the gentleman have jurisdiction over.
Nydia M. Velazquez: “However, given past experiences with the gentleman and our so-called agreements, I am sure you can understand my need to…”
On the recordMarch 10, 2004
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Addressing issues faced by small businesses under the 7(a) program during a discussion.
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