We are not going to be the agency where large businesses can masquerade as a small business and get a contract. We are closing down on fraud, waste and abuse.

Small businesses are really the engine in the economy.

Small businesses, you can give them capital, but what they often need as much is mentoring, advice and help with their business plan.

I grew up in a family business... that really has provided the core of my belief in American small business, and in America's ability to grow and operate important businesses that can compete and be successful.

Small businesses have told us that having cash in their pocket is one of the primary things that they need.

As you probably know, half of the people who work in this country work for small businesses. And it's more than that, because two out of every three net new jobs come from small business. So we mean it when we talk about small business being the engine for the economy.