Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"the Small Business Administration is critical to our nation's overall economic health"

"Year after year we are told that small businesses are the catalyst for the growth of the U.S. economy, and rightly so as they create nearly two-thirds of new jobs and are responsible for countless inn..."

"And can you tell the committee, and if we do not have time, would you please send to the committee what specific activities are authorized under this program?"

"Exporting is a key component of small business growth. Yet, only 1 percent of small businesses are currently exporting overseas."