John Spratt: “All politics is local.”

I thank the gentleman for yielding and rise in emphatic support of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. This bill, as befits its title, makes record investments in our Nation's military, authorizing $725…

simply giving away pollute-for-free allowances to certain industries does not work.

We must respect the right of individuals to choose health insurance and providers.

He is very helpful to us. Has been. A wonderful individual to work with.