1961 - Born on May 3rd in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. American lawyer and politician.
1983 - Received his A.B. degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1985 - Earned his B.A. degree from Oxford University, Oxford, England.
1988 - Graduated with J.D. degree from Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana.
1992 - Was a member of the Louisiana state house of representatives.
- Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Sixth Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Robert L. Livingston, Jr.