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I grew up in a family business... that really has provided the core of my belief in American small business, and in America's ability to grow and operate important businesses that can compete and be successful.

Karen Mills

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Karen Mills
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 14
Politician
Karen Gordon Mills
Karen G. Mills
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I saw the S.B.A. with just enormous potential, and that's what I told the president - this is really a jewel.
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Small businesses want things streamlined, and one of the great successes we're having is less paperwork, faster turnaround times.
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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.
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Small businesses are really the engine in the economy.
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Health care is the No. 1 concern of small businesses and the status quo is untenable.
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In October 2008, when the credit crunch hit, small businesses were really crushed by the lack of capital.
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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.
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Small businesses, you can give them capital, but what they often need as much is mentoring, advice and help with their business plan.
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The morale when I came in was not the best. It was because the agency had not been valued.
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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.
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