Tom Rice actually said...

"I know you all share the goal that I do, which is to ensure American small businesses have the access to capital necessary to grow and, in doing so, help their local communities flourish."

"Thank you for holding this hearing today to examine the effectiveness of the capital access programs."

"in my opinion, there is nothing more important than American competitiveness and jobs."

"These ideas will be instructive as the Committee works to ensure small firms have access to capital which is vital to their success."