Steve Womack: “Providing for the common defense is, in my judgment, our highest constitutional duty.”

Testing the boundaries a little, I would expect that.

There are only about 578 people that will be affected by this. You know, the Guard is over 100,000.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would say, notwithstanding the fact that these Federal agencies engage in law enforcement activities, whether it is IRS or FBI, it doesn't make any difference. They are engaged in some very dangerous activities. Notwithstanding the fact…