Saying that you are advocating on behalf of small business does not grant a license to spend at will on more and more programs without congressional input, oversight, or statutory authority. – Sam Graves
The VA does a lot of good things, but determining if a firm is a small business is not one of them. – Sam Graves
As threats emerge – from ISIS to Russia to the Iranian nuclear program – we need a president with the resolve to defend our country and not back down. – Sam Graves
Despite overwhelming support for the United States to adopt English as its official language, we have still not taken that important step. – Sam Graves
When the EPA says that property owners, farmers, and livestock producers must stomach higher costs, longer delays, and bigger headaches, it’s up to Congress to put up a roadblock. – Sam Graves
We must secure our borders and restore the rule of law, and more than anyone running, Ted Cruz has fought to make this nation secure while protecting our constitutional rights. – Sam Graves
I do not like toll roads. Taxpayers are already paying for those roads through their gas taxes, and then to turn around and tell them they need to pay more to drive on the roads, I don’t like it. – Sam Graves
We have been fighting for solutions that will spur economic growth and create jobs for all Americans because we have been listening to what small business owners and employees have been telling us all along. – Sam Graves
There are a lot of folks out there that love the convenience of the Kansas City airport. That’s one of the biggest things it’s got going for it. – Sam Graves
America is a collection of people from different races, religions, and backgrounds – that is part of what makes us great. But a common language is what brings all of those people together to form a community. – Sam Graves
At every turn, small businesses should be encouraged to compete. When they do, we all win. – Sam Graves
There are over 20 federal agencies that provide some, or all, of the steps in the export process. This can paint a very confusing and intimidating picture for small companies who often don’t have designated export officials or trade representatives on staff to navigate the process for their businesses. – Sam Graves
Although 95 percent of the world’s market for products exists outside the U.S., many small firms do not have the resources and personnel to take advantage of these opportunities. – Sam Graves
Bringing buyers and sellers together through a single platform is not a new idea – most of us know about eBay’s success – but with advancing technology comes new innovative methods for businesses to connect customers with those who want to offer services. – Sam Graves
It’s mystifying to me why the House leadership will not allow a straight up-or-down vote on a pay raise. I vote against every pay raise because taxpayers deserve better. – Sam Graves
Removing government-created obstacles to small business growth is what Washington should be addressing, and this focus should start with removing the herculean impediments to job creation found in the health care law. – Sam Graves