James Lankford actually said...

"It is fascinating to me, the number of times that I will talk to an agency, and they will tell me, 'This does not affect a small business because this is only a regulation that was designed for larger..."

"In my view, the only way to ensure that the Federal Government... stops beating up on small businesses... is to enact meaningful regulatory reform."

"Despite the importance of this sector for our economy, small business owners continually tell me they do not feel that Washington hears their voice."

"it is great to see the Chairman here, Chairman Risch, but I also have a statement from the Ranking Member of Small Business, Jeanne Shaheen, and would ask that that be submitted for the record."