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I was born and raised on a farm in rural Hamlin County in northeastern South Dakota and went on to take over the farming and ranching operation in my early 20’s. I understand just how critical ...
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When I was farming, I sat at the kitchen table many times and talked with my family about how we were going to make the budget work – some years, that wasn’t an easy conversation. I had t...
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Time and again, South Dakota is ranked as a top state to start and run a business. We have more than 83,000 small businesses in the state, and I’ve always been proud to have contributed to it. I...
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All three of my kids attended (or still attend) public school in the Hamlin County School District (Go Chargers!) and they’ve been blessed with tremendous teachers, school administrators and coa...
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Especially with conflicts arising in energy-rich areas of our world, the importance of North American energy independence to our wallets, our economy and our national security increases every day. Th...
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I am, and always have been, pro-life. I believe every life, including the unborn, has dignity, and my voting record will always reflect that belief. I have consistently been supportive of banning abor...
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When we talk about healthcare, we're talking about something that is very personal to people. It's why I've so often looked for ways to put you, the patient, in control of your own health care. Since ...
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My mother and grandmother are currently on Medicare, so I understand just how important it is to our family that this program remains viable.
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I had the opportunity to help honor hundreds of Native American code talkers with the Congressional Gold Medal in 2013. I’ve never forgotten one article I read about these code talkers where an...
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A while back, I met a young mom in the grocery store. She had a handful of coupons and a cart full of groceries. We got to talking about how much costs have gone up. Healthcare, electricity, you name ...
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A few summers ago, my kids and I had the opportunity to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Memorial features many quotes from our country’s heroes. A quote from President ...
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