W. Todd Akin: “On rollcall No. 137 and 138, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall…”

On rollcall Nos. 113 and 114, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on both. ____________________

On rollcall No. 471, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

I knew that the party voters took a look at our hearts, understood who we were, had a chance to meet us in many, many different ways, and made the decision, and it makes me uncomfortable to think that the party bosses are going to dictate…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think that perhaps before we give the report on the status of seapower, I would make the comment that if this sequestration goes through, which people are talking about, it gravely influences the ability of our…