"Like most of you, I’ve been blessed by just being an American – living in this place where individual liberty has resulted in more freedom and prosperity than the world has ever known. I have been doubly blessed to be able to live, work, marry and raise my family here in the 4th Legislative District.

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Our founders were unanimous in their belief that government should always be limited in its size and scope. Like Ronald Reagan, I believe government is not the answer to the problem – it is the problem! I understand that government has important roles to play, but also believe that is has grown far beyond its intended scope."