Chairman Williams: We Honor Our Veterans Who Continue to Serve Our Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in support of National Veterans Small Business Week.

"This Veterans Small Business Week, we once again honor and recognize those who have carried on their contributions to America through running a small business of their own," said Chairman Williams. "There are nearly two million veteran owned small businesses across the country, employing over five million of their fellow Americans. The skills America's veterans possess naturally makes them excellent leaders, going on to create innovative and successful businesses. On behalf of this entire Committee, I thank them for their continued dedication to serving our Nation."

Background:

National Veterans Small Business Week runs Monday, November 11^th, through Friday, November 15^th.

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