Toward Responsible Energy Independence
These days it seems everywhere you turn you can find someone on the left saying that President Trump has done nothing since taking office. While many of us can point to countless areas to prove this is simply not the case, one issue at the top of the list is the President’s efforts in the […]
More Red Tape Reform and Repeal
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Republican Party of Minnesota’s Sixth District Convention. Like every convention in the past, I was encouraged and excited by the energy of the delegates and guests in the room. I heard excitement about our Republican majorities and our opportunities for true reform. I also heard […]
Military Readiness and Development
With the end of winter comes appropriations season in Washington D.C. Last week we kicked it off by passing Defense Appropriations. During the eight years of the Obama Administration, our nation’s military and foreign policy both grew weaker, leaving the United States vulnerable. As the world grew more dangerous, we witnessed horrific attacks on our […]
Boxing Out the Bureaucrats
Over the past eight years, Americans have been forced to stand by and watch as Washington bureaucrats have garnered more and more power with almost no oversight or repercussions. When our Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution, they were very clear in how power should be divided – and nowhere did it say that unelected men […]
Renewing the American Spirit
Last night, President Trump continued the message he campaigned on – that it is time to Make America Great Again. I am confident we will deliver on that promise. Most importantly, I was pleased to see the President’s optimism about the future of this nation. This is something that I share. With the theme of […]
Assistance for our Service Personnel
(Photo Credit: Minnesota National Guard Facebook Page) One of the best things I get to do as a Member of Congress is meet with and work to help our nation’s veterans and active service members. The men and women who choose to dedicate their lives to serve this country are truly the best this nation has […]
Make America Build Again
The first week under the Trump Administration was full speed ahead as President Trump worked to fulfill his campaign promises to undo the disastrous policies of the last eight years. He signed an order to secure our border and strengthen our immigration system. He stood for life, worked to shrink the federal government, and eased […]
Protecting the Defenseless
Anniversaries are often thought of as happy occasions, but some mark darker days. Today, marks the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Unfortunately, since the ruling of Roe v. Wade, nearly 60 million babies have been killed. Enough is enough. As the father of seven amazing children, it pains me to know that so many […]
First Day of a New Era
Today is a historic day. Today, we officially have a new President! It was an incredible experience to sit on the west lawn of our nation’s capital with hundreds of thousands of patriotic Americans to watch President Trump’s inauguration. Listening to the next President of the United States of America and his vision leaves me […]
Celebrating Life, Liberty and Happiness – for All
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day meant to honor a man who played an incredible role in making this country a better place. 54 years ago, Dr. King gave his famous “I have a Dream” speech with the hope that our nation’s “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” applied to […]