"As a small business owner for 24 years, I know the struggles it takes to get started, meet payroll and create jobs. Massive government mandates, such as Obamacare, only make the challenge more difficult.

That is why I support a pro-growth economic agenda. I will fight to rein in spending; reform our tax code so that it is fair for all; reduce the regulatory burdens imposed by government agencies; increase exports by approving pending free and fair trade agreements and create a new energy policy that allows us to use American resources that make us less dependent on foreign oil. The private sector, not Big Government, creates jobs."

"Dr. Boustany helped lead the effort to put forth a tax reform proposal to lower individual and corporate rates, simplify the code, and improve American competitiveness."

"Richard serves as a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and is widely recognized as one of Congress’ strongest pro-business advocates. With two decades experience in the private sector, Richard has a firsthand understanding of the global economy and the detrimental impact of job-killing taxes and overregulation on job creation."

"leading advocate of industry and innovation of Illinois, the nation’s fifth-largest economy, from the aerospace industry in Rockford and Caterpillar in Peoria to the farmers that have made Illinois number one in soybean production and the small businesses that drive innovation."

"Rob has built a reputation in the Senate as a conservative who is focused on building consensus to promote pro-growth policies that will lead to private sector job creation. Rob is a a leading advocate for tax reform, regulatory reform, deficit reduction, and worker retraining reform to help create an environment for Ohio employers to grow and create good-paying jobs."

"Rising debt erodes faith in our economic independence, our finances, and the credibility of our government. If left unchecked, future generations will inherit a weakened nation that can no longer provide an adequate safety net for the poor, keep its promises to retirees, and ensure the national security of the American people."

"Hoosiers elected Todd to Congress because they wanted a new, conservative approach to economic policies that would help increase the personal incomes of all Americans. Government doesn’t create jobs, it just tends to get in the way of how small businesses operate. Todd listens to small business owners to learn what obstacles he can remove so they can create more jobs."