We have global interests, potential threats from elsewhere, North Korea, Iran, Taiwan Straits and the like. We must be prepared for any future threat. That is why it is important that this be a transition year, 2006.

House of Representatives Skelton won the Democratic nomination to succeed him with 40% of the vote in a crowded primary field of nine Democratic candidates. Personal life
His wife of 44 years Susan Anding Skelton died on August 23 2005. S.

During his tenure he served as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. S.