Kelly Loeffler: “Small business optimism is above its 52 year average even…”

“Well, look, Sarah, small business confidence is at seven year highs. Not since Trump won has small businesses been so optimistic. And in fact, Small business optimism is above its 52 year average even amid the shutdown. So small businesses see that drive to invest and build and grow in America. They see that fair trade is on the horizon again, finally after 50 years of disadvantage them with unfair trade policies.” (02:50–02:56)

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