James Barrett: “I would like to correct the chairman. This is a merit-based program, not a need-based program. And I understand that we…”

Yesterday General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker updated members of the House Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee regarding the conditions on the ground in Iraq. Noting successes on the military and political fronts…

I want to bring out just a few facts for the American people tonight, Madam Speaker. Congressman Jordan pointed out very aptly the size of the Federal Government, just so the American people can understand what a $3 trillion government…

I think it is very simple. Number one, we will balance the budget without raising taxes; and, number two, we will reform entitlements. Because, as you well know, over the next 5 years, entitlement spending will grow 19 percent. Now that is…

I come here tonight for three reasons, three simple reasons: The first one is Madison Finley Barrett, my oldest daughter. The second one is James Edward Barrett; we call him Jeb, Cowboy, my middle son. And the third is Charles Ross…