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As a lifelong Texan living in rural South East Texas, I understand the importance of agriculture to our great state. Agriculture is a $100 billion industry in Texas, and is vital to America’s economy, the health and well-being of our citizens and our...
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As a military veteran and the father of a decorated Navy SEAL, I understand first-hand the importance of maintaining a strong, robust national defense - for without this every other liberty is threatened. Our military must be second to none and fully...
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As someone who served on my local school board, I understand the importance of leaving education decisions in the hands of local elected school boards. Since the creation of the federal Department of Education in Washington under then-President Jimmy...
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Providing reliable, affordable energy that powers our country and the world is what Texas does best. I am truly honored to represent an area that is a leader in producing the energy we use today and is also at the forefront of creating the next gener...
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Today, our national debt stands at over $18 trillion. That is more than $56,500 for every man, woman and child in America. Looked at another way, it amounts to $225,000 for every family in America. In January 2009, the month that President Obama took...
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The United States is a nation of immigrants and it is also a nation of laws. I believe that those seeking to enter the U.S. should do so through the legal process that is already in place. For this reason, I oppose the President’s amnesty initiatives...
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As a small business owner, I understand the unique challenges facing the American worker and America’s job creators. There are millions of Americans who remain unemployed or underemployed. While Washington is immune to this plight of the American peo...
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As the proud Representative of Johnson Space Center (JSC), I understand firsthand the importance of human spaceflight to Americans. That's why as the Chairman of the House Space Subcommittee on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I am focus...
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I am a strong supporter of the right to life. A first step in addressing this issue is my support and co-sponsorship of legislation to ensure that your tax dollars are not used to pay for subsidize abortions. The American people were initially promis...
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As a lifelong Texan, I know firsthand the importance of gun ownership to those of us who call the Lone Star State home. I am fully committed to supporting the Second Amendment as a protected right guaranteed to individuals in the U.S. Constitution. T...
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Social Security and Medicare are promises – a contract – between seniors and the federal government. According to the Social Security Administration both of these programs face significant budget challenges in the years ahead, Medicare sooner than So...
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As a veteran myself and father of a decorated Navy SEAL, I have a deep appreciation for the brave men and women who defend our nation. America’s service members and their families deserve the utmost respect and gratitude for their service and sacrifi...
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