Kevin Hern

I have been a small business person for 34 years, job creator, franchisee, banking, manufacturing.

the Federal Government has done a great job of dividing you up as small business people to pit you one against the other.

I want you to know this, that it is actually a technical issue in the Tax Code.

Identity for Americans, I think, is a hugely important part of who we are, and in the special space in Chaco and around Chaco this represents a key portion of the identity of our New Mexico Native American friends and colleagues.

Despite ongoing positive economic news, the Nation's smallest firms continue to face challenges when it comes to regulations, saving for retirement, access to capital.

I think that is what you were just referencing.

So what we have got is a subsidy calculation that is shrouded in mystery.

It just seems that if you have got businesses that are failing and you are responsible, you are going to come back and ask the American taxpayers for $100 million...

Sure. Well, I think that would help us understand, as the Chairman said, because as we are looking at failure rates that are beyond--or earlier than you originally projected that is causing the problem you are saying.

It is so refreshing to hear you all. I wish every committee had folks like you testifying on the realities of what comes out of Congress.

I have a lot of questions around it.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

we support the USDA's proposed rule and urge you to promulgate this rule in its current proposed version

that is a responsibility that every organization that takes taxpayer money should be looked at.

To save myself from making this same mistake, I would like to yield my time to a gentleman who has a great deal of knowledge on this topic, Congressman Gosar.

the author of this bill can work for an environmental lobbying firm, use a misleading map created by an environmental lobbying firm during this hearing, and collaborate with environmental lobbyist on this legislation without pause.

H.R. 1146 would reverse quality of life gains.

The tundra is a very sensitive place. And I don't know if it is understood well, but the changes and the impacts of something on the tundra, they last for decades and decades.

the Senate voted down the Green New Deal by a vote of 0 to 57.

Thank you so much, and for our witnesses for being here today on the topic of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you all today and ask you questions.

I appreciate the President's wanting to help those who need help, but those who can help themselves need to find a job.

When the government needs to raise revenues, it can raise taxes, which will discourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic activity.

I appreciate your work and this Administration's commitment to lowering our national debt, protecting our nation's borders, and rebuilding our military.

When the government gets out of the way it allows for businesses to grow and hire.