John Fleming: “The status quo is unsustainable, which leads us to the bill before us.”

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.

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

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

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.