"The House of Representatives passed two so-called pay equity bills that will have severe and serious consequences for American small business. That's why I stood with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and similar groups in strong opposition to these bills."
—Rep. Michele Bachmann
(R-MN) in a letter to the editor for ABC Newspapers, January 30, 2009

"By sticking to its principles—supporting capitalism and trade at a time when Washington is wobbly on both—the Chamber shows extraordinary courage."
—Forbes, March 2, 2009