Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota 5th Congressional District in 2020 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedI believe choice starts in the bedroom. Choice begins with the responsibility of both individuals involved. I do not support a "reset button" that involves killing and even at times, dismembering a child until death. . Learn more
We owe a debt of gratitude to all Americans who served in the US Armed Forces for their selfless service to our country. Over the years, I have dedicated as much time as possible volunteering in various efforts to support the veterans in our state. During that time, I realized that the veterans in Minnesota are in dire need of support. Learn more
Some veterans are homeless, without food, and proper medical treatment. I firmly believe that our veterans deserve our continued support and that additional funding should be allocated for them. It saddens me to think that Ilhan Omar has wholly ignored our veterans in favor of illegal immigrants. Care for our nation's veterans is a concern near and dear to my heart. Learn more
The Second Amendment is crystal clear. "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The Second Amendment was written to protect the citizens of the state from the government. The intent was not about the right to hunt or self-protection. The intention was to "ensure the security of a Free State." Should our government become tyrannical, the citizens should be allowed to defend themselves. I firmly believe in that notion. . Learn more
I highly support proper legislation that helps assist with providing healthcare for all. I’m also pragmatic and understand that providing free healthcare for over 350 million Americans is not fiscally possible. With that, I have no intention of supporting any action that takes away existing healthcare. However, we have failed our veterans, and more needs to be done, especially regarding behavioral health and PTSD. Minnesotans also deserve a representative that focuses on healthcare for them, not illegal immigrants. Learn more
Healthcare reform is a marathon, not a sprint. All Americans should have affordable access to healthcare and prescriptions, but not at the cost of bankrupting our nation. Though I support a smaller federal government, I believe one of the primary responsibilities of the federal government is to protect its citizens. It is time members of Congress work for the people they were voted to represent, not pharmaceutical companies. I intend to serve the best interest of the citizens of Minnesota and the nation, not lobbying firms and the companies that hire them. We must and can do better. Learn more
We should not continue to take on more refugees until we ensure we take care of Americans living on the streets. Minnesota is already doing its part in taking in legal refugees, with the highest number of refugees per capita nationwide (according to the U.S. Census and refugee-support agencies). Learn more
Legal immigration help build the foundation of our great nation. I, like most Republicans, support legal immigration. I do not support illegal immigration. I believe in the laws of the land, authored and enacted by Congress. I believe that immigrants that are in the country legally, working hard to become legal citizens, deserve their spot in line. They should be our focus. Congress should not focus on protecting and funding illegal immigrants. Learn more
I believe the taxpayer cost of illegal immigration is better allocated to programs that support Americans who are homeless, better securing our schools, veterans, subsiding health costs, and countless other programs directly supporting legal citizens of our country. Do not be fooled. Democrats and Republicans were bipartisan on this issue for decades. Both voted and agreed upon better securing our borders, building walls/fencing is areas in need, and supporting the great members of our Border Patrol and Homeland Security. For Democrats today, their agenda and platform are purely being anti-Trump, gaining and retaining power, and nothing more. Learn more
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