Mark Pocan: “Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities.”

“Well, thanks, John. Thanks so much for being with us today. Thank you. I appreciate it. I spent 37 years of my life as the owner of a small business. Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities. Not just hiring people from the community to work with them, but often sponsoring local nonprofit organizations, paying local rent, buying from other local businesses and so much more.” (01:43–01:47)

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