WASHINGTON -- In one of his final speeches on the House floor, Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank on Thursday argued passionately for cutting the defense budget, something he has said he will crusade for through his final weeks in office.
He opposed the $633 billion defense spending bill on multiple grounds, peppering his 10-plus minute address with punchlines relished by his Democratic colleagues.
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I'm so sorry to see him retiring.
Representative Frank,
You are too young to retire, run for Senator Kerry's senate seat should he be nominated for Secretary of State. The senate needs more stromg progressive voices. You will still have a lot of time to to write and do other things. Go for it, Massachusetts needs you.
If he insists on retiring, Governor Patrick should appoint him to the seat until the special election is held.
I agree with the other posters-Barney, don't go! The Senate & Massachusetts need you!