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It is my hope that by reducing the tax burden on small business owners that we can help them grow their businesses and, in doing so, create jobs.

I'd start a business again in a heartbeat. Indeed, I hope that one day I may get the chance to do so when my mission here in Washington, D.C. is complete.

We'll look after the people who create jobs and business and give them that opportunity to grow in the time ahead.

It's time to fundamentally change the way that we do business in Washington. To help build a new foundation for the 21st century, we need to reform our government so that it is more efficient, more transparent, and more creative. That will demand new thinking and a new sense of responsibility for every dollar that is spent.

My earnest hope is that what we started in terms of building partnerships with communities across America will continue, that we will continue our efforts to reduce crime and violence.

My goal in the new administration is to engage all of the stakeholders, everyone who can help us meet the challenges of the 21st century, and ensure that we work together.

I think the big thing is to talk about getting people working again and addressing the issues that are keeping small business from being able to grow.

Whatever shape my future service takes, I look forward to doing my part to help get our country back on track.

My hope is that we're going to be more strategic and focused as we look for a way to address the long-term deficit and debt issues that are affecting this nation.

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.