The Morale When I Came In Was

I Think We've Learned That The S.b.a. Plays A Critical Role In Providing Access And Opportunity When The Market Is Not Providing That Access. We Help Banks Get That Money Out Into The Hands Of Important And Viable Businesses, Particularly Those Owned By Minorities, Women, Immigrants And Veterans.

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.

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.

Small Businesses Are Really The Engine In The Economy.

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.