John Fleming: “I would rather have it in the hands of Louisiana, rather than blanket regulations across the United States by the…”

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.

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.