"However, with any Federal Government program, vigorous and comprehensive oversight is mandatory to safeguard American taxpayer dollars."
"We do not complement witness around here that much, so that is pretty good."
"Unfortunately, as our economy moves forward, access to capital remains one of the top challenges for the Nation's job creators."
"As you stated in your testimony, the SBA lending programs are reserved for 'creditworthy small businesses that otherwise would not be able to access capital to start or expand their business.'"
"I have also been a long-time supporter of the Mexico City policy, both in this administration and I would like to thank President Trump for that and under President Bush's administration."
"I know this Committee would like to continue to work with the SBA to ensure these programs run effectively and efficiently on behalf of the small businesses that truly need the SBA's services."
"As you know, Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law the Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act in the last Congress."
"the Chairwoman and I led efforts to codify this office and to ensure that it remains a top priority moving forward."
"This important hearing will explore the office at the SBA charged with executing and implementing many of the resources available to small businesses, entrepreneurs and startups."
"So, and I think that is huge."
"I am very glad to hear that you are trying to be as on top of, as much as possible, cybersecurity."