We want to empower small businesses all across the United States and certainly we want women to be able to have access to those resources.

I have said many times as the Chair of this Committee I think small is the new big.

Did someone follow-up on this issue that you so eloquently pointed out that the men do not relate to products that women pitch?

We have heard you loud and clear that you need more access and that particularly by tailoring the training, that you could do much more.

Senator Risch, thank you for being such a wonderful and gracious host.

This is why we have to get this policy right. This is why we have to move forward on the Ex-Im Bank and these other policies we have discussed here today.

I want to associate my comments with the member from Georgia, because I think Senator Isakson hit the nail right on the head.

I do not think we can emphasize that enough, that the market is outside the United States of America.

I do not know where else we can be so accountable for an upside of 3.5 million or a loss of 3.5 million.

Our competitive advantage is that the small companies are continuing to perfect the innovation.

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What is the down-side? Because we are at 12 million, and if the upside is another 3.5 million or higher, what is the down-side if we do not act?

Well, our calling card in the competitive arena is our ability to innovate, correct?

I would rather they be competitive and ship their product and have us do our job.

Thank you, Madame Chair. Thank you, Chief Tidwell.

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