But it could have been higher?

So in other words, what I see, one is sort of like the projected and actual.

So if we are going to get there, we are at a point where we do have to do something radical. Would you not agree?

But would you not agree, if we are going to--you know, the President talks about economic growth in the ballpark of 3, 4 percent. And, obviously, we haven't been able to get there.

Even though the United States is experiencing lower unemployment, small employers widely report difficulty finding qualified and skilled workers.

If we aren't able to meet the demands for trained workers, our country will not be able to compete globally.

America's economy has improved since the economic downturn 8 years ago and most signs of economic gain are promising.

If you want to make that kind of change, you are going to have to do something if you are going to get the growth numbers that we talk about as a country.

this is really a bipartisan approach and we have all got to work together.

Weeks ago, I, along with my friend from across the aisle, Representative Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania, introduced legislation to ensure that America's Small Business Development Centers have the best possible cybersecurity training.

Today is an opportunity for us to consider the dire economic situation facing Puerto Rico.