Steve Womack: “We are crowding out the investments that you gentlemen are suggesting that we continue to make to grow our economy.”

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

By the way, I have got to leave here in a minute and go meet with the city of Fort Smith board of directors.

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…

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.