We see entrepreneurship and small businesses and supply chains as a critical part of the economic growth and competitiveness agenda.

I think we've learned that the S.B.A. plays a critical role in providing access and opportunity when the market is not providing that access. We help banks get that money out into the hands of important and viable businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, immigrants and veterans.

One of the most important things we hear is the S.B.A. needs to be ubiquitous. We do all these things, but people still don't know.

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