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U.S. Representative for the First Congressional District of Nebraska

Lincoln, NE / Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2009

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    During town hall meetings with constituents around the district, we discussed a number of issues.

  2. The core principle of immigration is this: first, you must choose to be an American.

  3. Grateful for the service of Admiral Haney who today relinquished the command of United States Strategic Command.

  4. The government exists to serve the people, the people do not exist to serve the government.

  5. Always great to be in Nebraska City! Robust, thought provoking conversation with Hunter of Big Apple Radio.

  6. "Our young people are our greatest wealth. Give them a chance and they will give a good account of themselves."

  7. Such a pleasure to speak with aspiring, young UNL students yesterday afternoon about the future of democracy.

  8. Defeating ISIS is not just an attempt to preserve the hard fought gains of so much American sacrifice.

  9. If we could recapture this ideal, pressure for more Washington-based solutions would recede.

  10. I want to invite you to attend the Health Care Affordability Forum Oct 19, 10-11am @ Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

  11. I will continue to engage with Postal officials to address concerns in the report by the USPS Inspector General

  12. Russia’s suspension of a nuclear treaty with the United States should concern the international community.

  13. These moments call forth a certain reverence as they remind us of the sacrifices of those who came before

  14. Thank you Saunders County for such a beautiful dedication ceremony of the new memorial.

  15. On 1011 I spoke about the coming budget deadline in Congress and discussed healthcare issues facing many Nebraskans.

  16. Our current energy settlement remains in need of a significant upgrade.

  17. Everyone knows the current construct of healthcare is deeply broken.

  18. This is the stuff of spy novels.

  19. Nebraskans can be proud of the legacy of former Rep. Bill Barrett. I extend my condolences to his family and friends.

  20. Part of the blame for rising drug prices falls on unscrupulous companies, but there are multiple other factors.

  21. Pleased to speak at LES SunShares solar facility dedication.

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