The morale when I came in was not the best. It was because the agency had not been valued.

Health care is the No. 1 concern of small businesses and the status quo is untenable.

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.

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.

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

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

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