It's not government that creates jobs; it's small business. Our job is to make sure they have the access to capital, the access to contracting opportunities, and the help, advice and mentoring that they need to go out and be successful.

We don't want to give a business that is not going to come through the troubled waters a loan that they can't pay back.

Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.

After four years as Administrator of the SBA, I have let President Obama know that I will not be staying for a second term. I will stay on until my successor is confirmed to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

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

Small businesses are really the engine in the economy.

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.