Kerry Challenges Administration’s Big Business Agenda

[kerrygoddess]

Kerry Challenges Administration’s Big Business Agenda
27 April 2005


Continuing his challenges to the Bush administration’s big business policies, John Kerry spoke today on the Senate floor honoring the 25 million small businesses in America while pointing out the inequities of the Bush administration’s support for the real small businesses of America.

Here’s some quips from Kerry’s floor statement:

“National Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the hard work of millions of American entrepreneurs… Today, those Americans are more than small business owners. They are employers, community leaders, and the keepers of the American Dream.

“Our small business owners not only remind us of the opportunities America provides to those willing to work for it – they also remind us how much opportunity small businesses provide to all Americans.

“Small businesses drive our economy, comprising over 99 percent of all firms and over half of our GDP. Two-thirds of all new American jobs are created by small businesses. A majority of Americans depend on their small business employer for health insurance. Our small businesses are responsible for countless inventions and innovations that have elevated the standard of living in the U.S. and around the world.

“Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in America. Three in four adults have considered starting a small business, and with the advent of the Internet those numbers are going up.

“Supporting our small businesses is a win-win proposition for America. We can afford it. The people want it. And our economy needs it.

“That’s why it’s so hard to understand the administration’s lack of support. The SBA budget has been cut over a third since 2001, the largest reduction of any federal agency. Those cuts would have been far greater if Congress had not intervened… Time and time again we have received unanimous support in the Senate to rebuff proposed administration cuts. That’s because supporting small business shouldn’t be a partisan issue and never has been.

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[TayTay]

1. Ok, dammit, this is just too too much

Sen. Kerry has been intelligent, passionate and bold in his last appearances both on the floor of the Senate and in Committee. He has made wonderful arguments that favor the American people in the areas of health care, energy development, aiding small business growth and in finding wonderful people to represent the good name of the United State of America to the world. I have had it. I have come to the conclusion that I can't take it anymore. What the hell is wrong with this picture. Why isn't that man President and The Idiot King back in Texas where he can finally finish "My Pet Goat' and 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.' This has got to be some kind of a cosmic joke. Who turned the world upside down and why wasn't I consulted about this revolting development?

Question: This is obviously bad karma on the part of the old USA. How are the Cosmic Powers That Be going to make this one up to us?

[politicasista]

4. I feel the same way Tay Tay

I always ask the same question. He looks and sounds presidental, yet he should be in the WH but isn't. Yes, something is wrong with this picture.

[LittleClarkie]

2. Posted at Kos for ya, darlin'

Though the natives are being snarky tonight. Someone posted about the LA endorsement, but talked about Kerry spam-o-grams and wasted time last year.

Then someone else said he was so terribly brave to endorse someone who was very popular to begin with. Eh, pfffft!

[TayTay]

3. Awwwhhm you is the best sort of people

Thanks! I don't have the heart for DKos tonight. I am in a good mood and I can't face the Kerryophobes. Thanks!