We live in a dangerous world where rogue nations are developing longer range missiles. We have to make a strong effort at developing defenses against this threat.

However he supported liberal issues such as gun control (Brady Bill and a ban on semi-automatic firearms). He argued against the estate tax in the Joint Economic Committee Study of 1998. Saxon's efforts were rewarded when Congress passed and President Bush signed into law the Base Realignment and Closure 2005.

From 1993 to 2009 he represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district. Hugh James "Jim" Saxton (born January 22 1943) is an American Republican Party politician.