Rep. Allen B. West, speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington last month, has been in Congress only since January, but there already is talk of a Senate run in 2012 or possibly a spot on the presidential ticket. But first, he says, "I've got to prove myself as a capable legislator, political leader." (Associated Press)
"We cannot kick the can down the road for even another three weeks. The American people recognize that we must no longer take these small calculated measures," said Rep. Allen B. West, who voted against the bill. (Associated Press)
Rep. Allen B. West, Florida Republican
