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“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…” quote by Sharice Davids
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“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.”

Sharice Davids

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.

Key Takeaway

Support and protect local enterprises.

Themes

economy small business community resilience

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • loan programs
  • local marketing
  • government aid

Key Concepts

policy finance social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies best protect small businesses?
  • How can communities rally to help them?
A Different Perspective

Support may be limited by political constraints.

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