Sam Graves

“Although 95 percent of the world's market for products exists outside the U.S., many small firms do not have the resources and personnel to take advantage of these opportunities.”

“At every turn, small businesses should be encouraged to compete. When they do, we all win.”

“I want to thank the many Missourians who have reached out to me and asked me to consider running for the United States Senate.”

“We must get government out of the way and help foster an environment where small businesses are free to grow and create jobs.”

“Legitimate small businesses are put at a huge competitive disadvantage when bad actors lie about their small business status and don't play by the rules.”

“I want to take a close look at the SBA to see what works, what doesn't, what is duplicative, and what isn't even being utilized. We'll focus on what they do well and strengthen those areas.”

“We owe it to American taxpayers to make sure that contracts intended for small businesses go to small businesses.”

“I do not like toll roads. Taxpayers are already paying for those roads through their gas taxes, and then to turn around and tell them they need to pay more to drive on the roads, I don't like it.”

“We have been fighting for solutions that will spur economic growth and create jobs for all Americans because we have been listening to what small business owners and employees have been telling us all along.”

“The significance and volume of repairs that are needed across the country demand that we give state and local governments the long-term certainty they need to effectively execute these projects.”

“The best thing we can do to help small-business owners succeed is cut spending.”

“The P2P marketplace extends into other markets where individuals are monetizing underutilized assets. Lodging is one example. Instead of finding a hotel room, in the sharing economy you can rent a spare room from a local resident.”

“There is no doubt that the majority of Kansas Citians are happy with their three-terminal airport. I will advocate in Washington for our city to keep its unique airport as long as we want it.”

“I worry about whether SBA programs are still doing what they are meant to do - support lenders who fund good business startups and good expansion plans.”

“Small companies need capital to invest, expand, and create jobs. And the economy needs a healthy small business community to bolster and sustain its recovery.”

“It's mystifying to me why the House leadership will not allow a straight up-or-down vote on a pay raise. I vote against every pay raise because taxpayers deserve better.”

“A P2P business is a company that creates a platform which allows individuals or 'peers' to directly buy and sell from each other. This activity has sometimes been called the 'sharing economy.' Some are wary of these new companies and the challenge they pose to the established market.”

“Time and time again, small businesses testify before the Committee on Small Business that they simply want the government to 'get out of the way.'”

“Small business is America's engine of job creation.”

“The federal government has invested billions in Metro, yet the system is not safe and is not reliable.”