Backbone Quote by Sharice Davids
“For small businesses in Kansas and across the country, the coronavirus has the potential to cause devastating financial hardship that would have a ripple effect throughout our economy. These businesses make up the backbone of our communities, and we have to ensure they are properly supported and protected.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, 2020
Small businesses are essential to economic stability; their failure would cause widespread hardship.
In simple terms: Small businesses support the economy.
Support and protect local enterprises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- loan programs
- local marketing
- government aid
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies best protect small businesses?
- How can communities rally to help them?
Support may be limited by political constraints.