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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Americans, I want to speak to you honestly—not as a polished, cookie-cutter political candidate, but as a fellow American who believes deeply in this country and in the principles that […]

I keep thinking about September 12, 2001. In the days following the attacks of September 11, something remarkable happened across America. For a brief moment, many of the political, ideological, and cultural differences that normally […]

  When we talk about military strength, we usually focus on hardware. We count aircraft, ships, tanks, missiles, drones, and other weapons systems. We debate defense budgets and the next generation of military technology. Those […]

  America was not created because everyone agreed. America was created because people were willing to disagree with those in power. The American Revolution was, at its core, an act of dissent. The colonists challenged […]

For some in Washington, affordability has become something to debate rather than something to experience. When leaders dismiss concerns about rising prices or suggest Americans are doing just fine, it reveals a growing disconnect between […]

  History does not repeat itself perfectly, but it often rhymes. The American colonies did not break from Britain over a single tax or grievance. They reached a breaking point after years of perceiving a […]

The American system of government was never intended to create a ruling class. The Constitution established representatives who would serve the people—not themselves. Public office carries immense responsibility, and with that responsibility comes an expectation […]

There is a profound sadness that comes with hearing that more American service members have lost their lives. Behind every headline is a family whose world has changed forever—a seat that will remain empty at […]

Another Independence Day has come and gone. The fireworks have faded, the flags have been folded away, and for many Americans the holiday is over until next year. For me, however, the conversation about liberty […]

Liberty is not a prize won once and enjoyed forever. It is a responsibility entrusted to every generation. The men and women who secured America’s independence did not believe their work was complete when the […]