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.

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 are really the engine in the economy.

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.

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

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.

I saw the S.B.A. with just enormous potential, and that's what I told the president - this is really a jewel.