Today's hearing is a critical component to examining the competency and performance of the SBA, especially after the pandemic forced the agency to take on a more prominent role which exposed many shortcomings.

The bigger they are, the more we lose is probably what the formula is right now.

I agree with you.

Quickly, one of the most well-known components of the tax bill was the cutting of individual income tax rates.

Success should be rewarded so people can build wealth for their families to pass along to future generations.

The 2024 budget proposal has no intention of waking us up from this nightmare.

Imagine what we could have done if we were able to invest that money back into our business for 10 years.

But now, just after really 2 years of the Biden administration it has turned into a nightmare.

I firmly believe that America experienced its greatest economy in my lifetime under President Trump.

Thank you. And I would like to say thanks to our witnesses today for their testimony.

Moreover, it is crucial to avoid destabilizing political fights, such as using the debt ceiling as leverage.