Issues
The mission of my office is to drive the message of constitutionally limited government, while being accessible, responsive, and connected to the citizens of Utah. I will work to restore the federal government to its constitutionally limited scope by supporting a balanced budget amendment, term limits, earmark reform, entitlement reform, peace through military strength, and measures designed to promote energy independence.
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Afghanistan
After rightfully and successfully intervening in Afghanistan to remove the Taliban government and destroy al-Quaeda, our original goals have largely been achieved. The men and women who have served d...Read More -
Balanced Budget Amendment
Washington must take aggressive steps to address our growing national debt, in order to reverse the damaging economic consequences we are experiencing as a result, and prevent the inevitable and diffi...Read More -
Education
Education Decisions regarding the education of our children are best made at the local level. Teachers, parents and other experts close to the community better understand the specific needs of student...Read More -
Federal Spending
The federal government runs massive deficits not because it taxes too little, but because it spends too much. The current system encourages overspending and lacks enforceable spending restraints that...Read More -
Fiscal Responsibility
Under the principle of fiscal responsibility, the federal government should spend no more than it takes in, and only run deficits in very limited, specific circumstances. Washington should use reason...Read More -
Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy The United States maintains strong economic and national security partnerships with its allies around the world. From free trade pacts, to defense agreements, to our membership in orga...Read More -
Gun Rights
Gun Rights The Second Amendment grants individuals the right to keep and bear arms. The text is clear and I would not support attempts to impose further regulations on the right of law-abiding citizen...Read More -
Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring Our Veterans America owes its veterans an enormous debt of gratitude for putting themselves at risk to protect our way of life. Some have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in a...Read More -
Immigration
Immigration Immigration is a vital component that helped found our country and continues to make it great. We must insist that those who enter our country do so through the appropriate legal channels ...Read More -
National Defense
National Defense Providing for the common defense is one of the federal government’s primary constitutional obligations. Both the President and Congress have significant responsibilities in thi...Read More -
Regulatory Reform
Regulatory Reform The federal government imposes an enormous regulatory burden on businesses and individuals that makes it harder for Americans to get ahead. Washington’s interference into the ...Read More -
Tax Reform
The current federal tax code is an abomination. It is too complex, too expensive to comply with, discourages productivity, picks winners and losers in certain industries, provides poor economic incen...Read More