Steve Womack: “I think what makes me hopeful is that there has been bipartisan agreement on that.”

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

Before I close, let me say, as most of my colleagues know and as Mr. Clyburn pointed out, my presence here today in the face of a terrible, personal hardship--the loss of my wife of over 41 years--I hope is indicative of the importance of…

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.