John Fleming: “The closure of the weapon storage area at Barksdale was a significant mistake with a negative operational impact.”

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.

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.

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

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.