Tom Rice actually said...

"I hope that all of these perspectives that I bring to the table will help create a productive conversation with this Subcommittee."

"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."