 Well, I'll get this started. My name is Roger Williams. I serve in the US Congress, District 25. I've served representing Fort Hood for the last 12 years. It's a great honor. I'm also the chairman of the small business committee in the US Congress. And glad to be here and glad to welcome Secretary Guzman, who chairs the SBA and here to Texas. And she's a Texan, so she's kind of home right now. But we have been here today to talk to veterans about our Boots in Business initiative that we have for soldiers that are transitioning and want to get into business. The SBA plays a huge part in that if they choose to do that. And we were here and got to see some of the classroom initiatives they have going on. And they've got great ideas on what they want to do, which to me shows us the greatness of this country, where young people and anybody can decide they want to start a business, and they can take a risk and get a reward. And we've heard from them today, and they've heard from Secretary Guzman and myself about how the opportunities are out there. And just so all of you know how the Secretary and I relate, she's in the Biden administration appointed by the president. I'm in Congress, elected by the people, and our committees work together. And I think, as I said today, I hope and I think that this is a good example of how Washington can get things done in a bipartisan way, which we're doing today. So we'll be glad to answer your questions. But first of all, I introduce Secretary Guzman. It's good to have you in the great place, Fort Hood. Thank you so much. Thank you, Chairman and Congressman Williams. It's a pleasure to be here at Fort Hood. Obviously the SBA that's focused on the American Dream of Business Ownership wants to make sure that that's accessible to all, and especially our military service members. Our Boots to Business program is one of the great examples of how we can transition these great servicemen and women to a life of entrepreneurship. They have the incredible grit and determination, as the chairman and I saw today in talking to these bright, future hopeful entrepreneurs. And the SBA is about helping them, giving them the funding that they need and the technical assistance and learn how to grow their revenues in the marketplace. So it's been an honor to be here and learn a little bit more about the great work Fort Hood is doing. Since Boots to Business started in 2013, they've trained over 1,800 of their military service members in this program, creating and contributing to our great economy. So it really speaks to the great partnership the Department of Defense has with the SBA and the Veterans Administration to ensure that we have that pathway in the federal government. Well, I'll just add one thing before we get started to this legislation now is going through the steps. It's bipartisan. And I feel that when it gets to the President's desk, he'll sign it too, because it's good for our veterans and it's good for our country. Make sure we get everybody working because of Grace's asset we have with these kids and so forth. So we're excited about working with them. So I guess with that being said, we'd be glad to take any of your questions. Well, I mean, this is of course the largest military base. We're really excited to be here. The Army in particular has a strong, has a strong representation within our Boots to Business program. So we're glad to be here to make sure that we emphasize how important it is that many of them take this next step and jump into entrepreneurship if that's their dream and their pathway and that there are tools and resources to help them get there either immediately or along the way as they build towards developing their business plan and financing it, et cetera. So we're, you know, it's really important that we continue across the country to support our veterans. And this is just one of the shining examples of an installation, a military installation that's committed to making sure that there are pathways in transition that are meaningful to the military service members. Well, and also Fort Hood has a reputation of supplying a workforce. I'm a business owner, a small business owner for 50 years up Fort Worth and Wetherford. But Fort Hood has a reputation supplying great workforces. We've got, we've had job fairs down here. People know this. And how can you not want to come to a place called, that's the great place, right? You got to come to the great place. So we're glad you guys chose to come here and showcase the great things that we have going forward and the manpower we have. Adam Schillin, News 25. What do you want people who've never heard of this program to know about it and how they can get involved? Well, what I would add if I could, Mr. Chairman, that we have, of course, boots to business that's available to current military service members on installations, but it's also reboot. Boots to business reboot, where any of our veterans out there can come back and get the technical assistance they need to figure out how to launch their business. And the SBA also has veterans business outreach centers. We have a certification program, if you want to do business with the federal government that's specifically for our veterans. And just know that the SBA is really committed to making sure that all of our veterans out there can get the support they need. And all of our entrepreneurs, of course we have programs available to anyone aspiring who just recently started up or is one of those business owners that's looking to grow and continue to sustain. So go to SBA.gov and get some support. Well, it's broad-based too, because the SBA can help. I mean, we were with some veterans today, right? And they all told us what they wanted to do. Some of them were landscapers, some were childcare, automotive repair, hot-shotting. I mean, you name it, and there wasn't a career that they wanted and get themselves involved in that the SBA can't help them with. So that was the message that we're here to help. Is it ever too early or too late? Not at all. I mean, for our veterans, our current military service members, of course, can take advantage being on an installation of some of our great programs. But in addition, in the community, we continue to have a presence. In fact, we are looking to expand our veterans business outreach centers to continue to grow this great program so that veterans out there have an opportunity to come in with people who know what they've experienced, know the skill sets that they already come to the table with, having served in our great military. And so we're continuing to try to offer people. No matter what stage they are in their business, no matter what their background, no matter where they're from, we want to make sure we can support them. That's the purpose of this federal program. Yeah, it's never too late to start a business. I can tell you, as an entrepreneur myself, it's all about today. And there's so many opportunities out there right now. When you look at how the world has changed so much, there's new careers, but there's also standard careers. We talked a lot about plumbers, welders, carpenters. We need these people all the time. And we can never have too many of them. And frankly, whether it be in Texas or anywhere else in America, the loop of entrepreneurship and economy is not completed without those kind of positions. A lot of people never want to do that, too. It's never too late to get started. Never. That in women who can get a herald. Byron's been a big gambling wrinkly with it. Well, it's about our veterans and allows them to be aware of businesses that they could associate themselves and get help and be part of to create their own business. It just opens up opportunities. It says that the SBA is there to help. It opens the door. It's bipartisan legislation, as I said, which we don't have a lot in Washington right now. But I think it'll go through both halves. I think the President will sign it. It would have happened last year, but we ran out of time and so forth. So it's back in the system. But it tells our veterans that there's assistance out there. There's help out there. No question is too trite. No question is too hard. The SBA and those around can make that happen and help you. No, we can give it to you. OK? Yeah, one more. You guys touched on a little bit. Could you talk about the impact that this program has had so far since it came into action? Well, nationwide, over 180,000 members of the Armed Service have gone through this incredible program. Our veterans are large contributors to our economy, creating jobs. There's so many of our entrepreneurs out there. Over 2 million veteran businesses around the country and all industries. We want to make sure, obviously, we continue to serve them and level up and adapt to the marketplace, just like they've had to in the last few years and continuously provide these programs and the capital that they need to launch, survive, and thrive into the future. And I think one thing that everybody needs to know, especially you all, is that over 50% of the workforce and over 50% of the payroll is small businesses. Is everyone of these people we're talking to today that will begin that journey and those today? But half payroll, half the workforce, generated by small business in this country, that's why it's so important we keep filling the supply so we don't run out. And these are people that are 2 and 3 and 4 employees. And that's what makes our country great. Again, these people are willing to take risk if they can get reward. And that's what America is about. That's the greatness of our country. And that's what we're continuing to remind them. And you guys are doing a great job. I think we're doing a great job. And together, it's going to be more jobs. OK? OK. So I think you all can be here today. Thank you. Thank you.