[Duncan Hunter]

Let me give a few examples of Hunter “earmarks”:

1) The double fence between Tijuana and San Diego that reduced smuggling of people and narcotics by more than 90%.

2) 10,000 jammers for troops in Iraq to protect against roadside bombs.

3) Filtration ponds on the most polluted river in North America (New River at the Mexican border) which have been credited with providing a 90% cleanup of the tainted water which is diverted through them.

My point is: Representatives of congressional districts are supposed to put together the budget of the United States. There is no Constitutional basis for the new thinking that the President’s budget is sacrosanct and that any changes by the very Representatives of the areas affected are somehow “illegitimate”. Spending or participating in the budget process is not, in and of itself, illegitimate, but is rather the very obligation of Congress. That said, wasteful projects should be eliminated, and their authors held politically accountable. You may notice that I post all my Congressional initiatives on the internet so that Americans can judge my record.

[4CJ]

That said, wasteful projects should be eliminated, and their authors held politically accountable.

Thank you sir. I don't have any issue with military expenditures (and other constitutional items), but it's insane that a taxpayer of Georgia funds the Massachusetts "Big Dig", or bridges in Alaska. I'm all for each state spending their own monies for their own state projects. Is there anything you would do as President to curb/limit such projects?

[oakcon]

Mr Hunter, thank you so much for coming to our forums. My only question is: what steps you would take if Iran made any new moves to acquire nuclear weapons/technology?

[AnnaZ]

Dear Congressman Hunter,

First of all, thank you so much for joining us on FR. It's very appreciated.

If you do not succeed in winning the GOP nomination, which other candidates do you feel are worthy of your support? Would you accept a VP nomination? Would you accept a Cabinet position, and, if so, where do you believe you could have the most positive impact?

Again, thank you for you time and presence.

[Greg F]

Mr. Hunter, you’ve got my vote first chance I get and have already recieved a campaign contribution. I’m praying for your success.

Can you say anything regarding the campaign and how you see a breakout happening for you? You don’t have debt but didn’t take the “shot” that some did by focusing on the Iowa straw poll.

[Petronski]

If you’re going to earmark, those are three good ones!

I notice nothing supporting wild American shrimping. LOL

[mjaneangels@aolcom]

Thank you for your response on “earmarks” and examples of earmarks you have added to budgets.

Let me ask if there are earmarks that you believe are not part of the job of Congress and can you give some examples of those types of earmarks?

Thank you.