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“The integrity of the federal procurement system needs to be protected so that the public has confidence in government contracts, and small businesses have every opportunity to compete.”
“The JOBS Act will allow entrepreneurs to utilize 'crowdfunding,' which permits them to raise equity capital from a large pool of small investors.”
“As newly created P2P businesses disrupt the status quo and compete with established companies, they face the difficulty of fitting a square peg into a round hole when it comes to existing regulatory regimes that don't contemplate their business models.”
“Despite overwhelming support for the United States to adopt English as its official language, we have still not taken that important step.”
“By and large, small companies don't want to settle for part-time employees over full-time positions.”
“Congress can protect small businesses by providing effective oversight over SBA policies and make sure they take into account the needs of small businesses while also protecting taxpayer dollars. Congress also needs to make sure that new banking regulations do not make it more costly for community banks to lend to small businesses.”
“Economic recovery begins with our small businesses.”
“It's important for Republicans to nominate someone who not only has a vision of how to create jobs, but who has done it. That's why I am endorsing Texas Governor Rick Perry for President.”
“The mismanagement of the Small Business Health Options program is very frustrating.”
“Competition is a powerful and essential part of this nation's economy and vital to cutting government costs.”
“We must secure our borders and restore the rule of law, and more than anyone running, Ted Cruz has fought to make this nation secure while protecting our constitutional rights.”
“By necessity, budgets require hard choices.”
“The economy needs thriving, job-creating small businesses, but excessive and ill-considered regulations too often get in the way of growth.”
“When I pick my subcommittee chairmen, I look for people that understand what it's like to run successful businesses, who know what it's like to sign the front of the check instead of the back of the check: somebody that gets it.”
“Government does not create jobs, but it can help set the table for economic growth with the right policies.”
“The few effective provisions of Dodd-Frank are masked by its many flaws - flaws that have been and will continue to be detrimental to the American economy and our financial future if not reversed.”
“The sweeping, unfocused cuts of sequestration are certain to have unintended negative consequences, including for America's small businesses.”
“Kansas City is one of the most convenient airports in the nation.”
“If we don't enforce visa laws, we basically have open borders.”
“I have heard firsthand from several small business owners about their struggle to borrow and their fear of taking on additional debt.”