The federal government spends nearly half a trillion dollars on contracted goods and services; therefore, we must ensure that the money is being spent efficiently, and small businesses have proven that they can do quality work cheaper and often faster. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
When we stop running up huge budget deficits and start acting responsibly in Washington, we will provide small-business owners with the certainty they need… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
The significance and volume of repairs that are needed across the country demand that we give state and local governments the long-term certainty they… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
The VA does a lot of good things, but determining if a firm is a small business is not one of them. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
As newly created P2P businesses disrupt the status quo and compete with established companies, they face the difficulty of fitting a square peg into… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
The few effective provisions of Dodd-Frank are masked by its many flaws - flaws that have been and will continue to be detrimental to… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
A P2P business is a company that creates a platform which allows individuals or 'peers' to directly buy and sell from each other. This… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
At every turn, small businesses should be encouraged to compete. When they do, we all win. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
Having grown up on a family farm, I am all too familiar with the effects a drought can have on a crop. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
We must get government out of the way and help foster an environment where small businesses are free to grow and create jobs. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
Access to capital is critical for small business success and crucial to our economic recovery. Without access to capital, many small companies are not… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
To keep something around just because it is already on the books, I think, is wrong. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
In order to help small businesses gain access to the credit and capital they need to run their business successfully, Congress must adopt policies… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
Small business owners are experiencing great uncertainty because of the possibility of tax increases, the inconsistent flow of credit, an outrageous national debt, high… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
Time and time again, small businesses testify before the Committee on Small Business that they simply want the government to 'get out of the… — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
The trend in entrepreneurship is up, but an entrepreneur's ability to hire is down. — Sam Graves Copy Share Image
