The only reason to have done that was to foreclose the possibility that Trump could run for re-election.

For every Federal dollar spent, we get $15 of private investment in turn.

I do support the President's priorities, I support his budget, and that does include the elimination of EDA.

As you know, unemployability levels are at historic lows today, not least of which is because of the deregulation and the reduction in taxes that have so much stimulated the economy.

Shouldn't we be reducing Federal spending and letting people keep more of their money?

I have become a huge supporter in terms of the work done and accomplished, a fan, in fact, of the many good things that EDA has done since 1965.

To present a responsible budget that addresses the highest priorities, the President has recommended the elimination of numerous programs.

President Trump has made restoring economic prosperity to all parts of this great Nation a priority, and under his direction, we have seen manufacturing jobs return and employment increase to levels not seen in decades.

There is no question about it, EDA does fantastic work, and I will be 110 percent committed to its success, efficacy, and efficiency while I am leading it and while it is funded.

A strong economy is critical to helping communities hit by natural disasters get back on their feet.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.

Oh, absolutely, no question. But then you always have to apply that to over time, some places get hit three or four times over a decade.

I find this unsettling, because it is the security of our economy and job system that makes our country the land of the American Dream.

I am fully committed to supporting all the work and the mission of EDA as long as it remains in existence.

Congresswoman, budgets are about priorities, and this administration has a different set of priorities than the last one.

In fact, Louisiana is losing I believe, I am not absolutely certain about this, but something in the area of an acre a day of coastline.

I have absolutely no plans to disrupt that or any other district office.

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