Steve Womack: “So there are things on the expense side of the ledger that are must do. Federal government, it says 'provide for the…”

This is not an attempt to undo the Guard. It is a very small number of people.

I do think it is a bit dangerous, though, for us to enter into an era where we are usurping the authority of our Governors.

I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the last speaker, my friend, Earl Blumenauer. It was a source of pride for me to be here on the floor this morning and see the gentleman's last speech on the floor of the House of Representatives…

Testing the boundaries a little, I would expect that.