Do you share my belief that we live in the greatest, most resilient country in the World?

Are you as certain as I am that the people of our community and country can meet the great challenges that face our nation today?

I hope so.

We are faced with many challenges today, but I know that we can and will meet them. I also believe that in rising up and meeting them we will find ourselves presented with great opportunities.

For example, consider the challenge of meeting our energy needs.  In meeting that challenge we have the opportunity before us to develop a comprehensive energy plan for America, one that stresses conservation, exploration and innovation.

Similarly, in facing the challenge of providing quality health care at the lowest possible cost while providing the greatest access to the most people possible, we have the opportunity to change the way we deliver and pay for health care.  We have the opportunity to encourage new attitudes about the importance of taking care of our personal health. And, with advances in technology we can streamline the entire process of visiting our doctors and keeping track of our medical and insurance records.

My record in Washington is that of a fair-minded independent who is willing to work with people from either party to achieve positive results.  My record as a public servant is one that puts an emphasis on helping people and leaving concerns about party at the door. I am not an extreme partisan like my opponent, nor am I someone who sees only the problems we face and none of the promise that our future holds.

Maybe because I have lived my entire life surrounded by people as strong as you and in communities as strong as ours, it is easier for me to be optimistic about what we can achieve and how much we can accomplish.

Serving as your Representative, besides being a husband and father, has been the thing I am most proud of in my life.  It is a tremendous honor, opportunity, and responsibility to work for you.  I humbly ask for your vote.

I hope you find this webpage useful in learning where I stand on the issues and about my campaign.  I always look forward to hearing from you and I have asked that this page be designed to make it easier for you to ask questions of me, contact me and to volunteer to support my campaign.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

With best wishes,

Sincerely,