Kit Bond: “Can we justify that to the taxpayers--not just to Missouri, but to the Nation--for what we'd have to spend?”

That number needs to be publicized because that is the greatest prophylactic to let people know if they are going to do it.

I cannot understand why the administration chose to eliminate the HUD-VASH program in fiscal year 2011.

We thought it was of significant historical value.

I believe strongly we take for granted our defense base will always be there, maintaining capacity and innovation to keep the United States and our warfighters second to none.