<p><span>Thank you, Carla [Garrett]. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our new members Kesha [Cash] and Sue [Washer]. I am as always glad to be here with you, and glad to see that the committee will spend the day discussing one of the most important issues we face: how to make sure our economy is serving all Americans. I’m grateful for the continued commitment of this committee and our Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to addressing the particular challenges faced by women- and minority-owned businesses.</span></p>
