Steve Womack: “So as a former Guard guy, I can tell you, Mr. Chairman, the Combat Training Center rotation is the pinnacle.”

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.

General Saltzman has a very small entity... but a very important one. His mission is absolutely critical in the country.

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.