Lloyd Doggett
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Lloyd Alton Doggett is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 35th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Texas's 10th congressional district from January 4, 1995, to January 3, 2013. Throughout his career, Doggett has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic justice, advocating for policies that support working families and promote social equity.
I agree fully with one of my Republican colleagues earlier who said that President Obama has received the strongest military in the world from President Bush.
I appreciate your efforts here and in the Armed Services Committee as well to literally get us more bang for our buck when it comes to this matter.
Unfortunately, I think it is a much weaker military than he got from President Clinton, but nevertheless, it is and always should be the strongest military in the world.
The Congressional Budget Office has issued a report that there is an alternative to placing permanent U.S. bases in the Czech Republic in Poland for missile defense.
American taxpayers cannot continue to pay for an unlimited Pentagon budget just because Members of Congress are fearful.
I just don't see any way to defend channeling more money to the Texas Department of Transportation, given the arrogance with which it has approached the transportation needs in our State.
Your State has certainly been a leader in this area at a time that the Federal Government, under the Bush administration, did nothing for families facing a health care crisis.





