Political Quotes

“The Center has received funds in five previous Commerce-State-Justice appropriations bills through the Small Business Administration's Office of Women's Business Ownership and, as originally envisioned, it was to receive $5 million in federal funds over five years. The fiscal year 1997 appropriations bill for the SBA included $500,000 for the Center, which leaves $500,000 in federal funds that are needed to complete the total $5 million federal contribution to the establishment of the Center. I understand that the Small Business Administration would generally continue the program through the next cycle, even though it is not specifically listed in the bill, as the Center has been successful in its mission on behalf of women in business. Would the distinguished Chairman of the Subcommittee be willing to work with Senator Specter and me to examine options for allocating funds for the National Education Center for Women in Business?”