Steve Womack: “All of that money that goes into net interest on the debt... serves to crowd out other funding that might otherwise be…”

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.

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

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