He was known for his work on both domestic and defense issues , including his service on the Defense subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee .
Laird was re-elected eight consecutive times and he was chairman of the House Republican Conference when Nixon selected him for the cabinet .
Laird was known for Laird 's work on both domestic and defense issues , including his service on the Defense subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee .
Laird was re-elected eight consecutive times and he was chairman of the House Republican Conference when Nixon selected him for the cabinet .