Aug 5, 2021In all things, Aim High.Serving in Congress is a privilege — and it’s a job that comes with many challenges and various battles to fight. After 11 years in office, it can be easy to allow the latest bad news story, divisive issue, or cultural fight to swallow up your sense of optimism. Far…Military4 min read
Sep 29, 2020Time for Germany to Stand Up to PutinUntil Vladimir Putin is held accountable for his crimes, the vicious attacks on those who oppose him will not stop. Last month’s poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny proves this point, and it is well past time for the world to take action. The attack on Navalny is an…Germany4 min read
Sep 8, 2020QAnon Has No Place in CongressThis should go without saying, but I want to make it crystal clear: those who support QAnon have no place in Congress. Period. As a Member of Congress, I have great respect for the institution in which I serve and take my responsibility as a representative seriously. It’s a great…Conspiracy Theories4 min read
Jul 20, 2020Pushing Back on China Requires BOLD Action — and NowThe United States can no longer view China simply as an economic competitor. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has evolved into a clear and present national security threat that must be addressed now. This reality took some time to sink in, but the coronavirus pandemic, which has left over 100,000…4 min read
Aug 5, 2019Member-onlyUnited Against Hate — How We Can Sensibly Address Gun ViolenceI do not need to restate it… the American people are all too aware of the problem. In a nation with over 300 million people, there are sick individuals that inflict terrible damage on innocent people. Whether it’s a high profile shooting like the tragedy in El Paso and Dayton…Guns5 min read
Mar 10, 2017Leave No Man BehindAs a military pilot who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I firmly believe that supporting our troops is vital to our national security today and in the future. Our men and women who sacrifice to serve and protect this great nation need our support while they serve and when they…Military3 min read
Feb 22, 2017It’s time to move forward.Last Christmas, as I spent time with my family, I reflected on what the negative rhetoric in politics has done to our younger generations and the effect it would have if it continues. In the world of Twitter, Facebook, and round-the-clock media coverage, it can be overwhelming for young people…2016 Election3 min read
Jan 29, 2017National security is paramount, and the first job of the federal government is to protect the…National security is paramount, and the first job of the federal government is to protect the American people. The President’s recent executive order has caused confusion among those asked to enforce it, and recent media reports have muddled facts and fiction. I urge the Administration to clarify the specifics on…Terrorism1 min read
Oct 7, 2016It’s Not Too Late to Act in SyriaSomething amazing and critically important happened in Tuesday’s vice presidential debate. While there were plenty of disagreements and jabs over policy differences, there was an important area of bipartisan agreement: the complacency of U.S. and global inaction in Syria must stop. In August, we saw the heartbreaking image of a…Syria5 min read
Sep 11, 2016Fifteen YearsFifteen years. It’s hard to believe it has been fifteen years since the world witnessed the worst terrorist attack in history, and the United States suffered its worst attack on American soil since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Fifteen years ago today, on September 11, 2001, America was…ISIS4 min read
