U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOHN C. FLEMING, M.D.

Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012 -

U.S.Representative John Fleming, M.D. (LA-4) spoke on the House floor Thursday to oppose an amendment by Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) that would have cut funding for the development of a new long-range bomber to replace the Air Force’s aging fleet of B-52s and B-2s. Rep. Fleming’s remarks are included in the video below:

Note: The FY 13 National Defense Authorization Act passed the House today by a vote of 299-120.

Dr. John Fleming is Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He is a physician and small businessowner and represents the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana.