I know that many won’t believe it, that my two favorites among the considered Republicans for 2016 are Texans, is a coincidence. Well, it may not be a coincidence that Texas happened to produce them. If Ted Cruz had not been nominated and elected, my next favorite to Rick Perry would be Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who I like a lot and is not far behind. In an ordinary year, Jindal might well have been my first choice. Read more about Texans Sitting Pretty To Save America
While the economic need for substantive immigration reform is crystal clear, politics and partisanship have fogged the issue. Disruptive factions within both parties in Congress have prevented the advancement of any meaningful legislation. However, Republicans are posed the greatest risk by failing to implement substantive immigration reform.Read more about Meaningful immigration reform key to continued innovation in tech and beyond
In the United States today, each citizen owes nearly $57,000 to pay down our massive $18 trillion national debt. If we do not get serious about tackling this spending-driven debt crisis, we will harm opportunity for generations to come. Unfortunately, President Obama’s recently unveiled budget continues to spend more and tax more. It doesn't even balance. I believe we can and we must do better. Read more about Congress Works to Set a Federal Budget
Since 2009, America’s security has been imperil due to the feckless nature of Obama and much of his foreign policy team, including John Kerry and his predecessor, Hillary Clinton. America is less safe today than when Obama took his first oath of office, and the fault lies with Obama. There is no blaming Bush, no matter how hard Obama and his supporters within the punditry class and media will tell you, “It is Bush’s fault.” Read more about It Is Obama's Fault!
Writing and passing a budget is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of any legislative body.
When it comes to the budget … our priority is clear. Our priority is to protect the hardworking taxpayers of this country.
I believe based on the failed experiment of the last few years, we should conclude that just taxing and spending is not going to allow us to achieve the kind of prosperity and economic growth that we all so badly want. Read more about GOP Budget Will Protect Taxpayers
After 13 years of the mind-numbing low intensity conflict in Afghanistan, I've never seen the knife more dull. All the hard lessons learned in Vietnam, and fixed during the first Gulf War, have been unlearned again. The level of centralized execution, bureaucracy, and politics is staggering.Read more about Net-centric micro-management in the anti-ISIS air plan
The Democrats are starting to rethink their Hillary Clinton option, but she is still their leading candidate for President. The question is, “What will a Clinton foreign policy look like?” The conventional wisdom is that Clinton’s foreign policy will be closer to her husband’s foreign policy, which didn’t dramatically differ from Reagan/Bush years, but what if the conventional wisdom is wrong? Read more about Hillary's Failures
I received an official call yesterday afternoon letting me know that Ted Cruz would declare his presidential candidacy on March 23, 2015 in Lynchburg, Virginia. His announcement took place this morning at Liberty University, known for its strong evangelical traditions. Read more about GET READY to RUMBLE because Ted Cruz is running for President!
I know that many won’t believe it, that my two favorites among the considered Republicans for 2016 are Texans, is a coincidence. Well, it may not be a coincidence that Texas happened to produce them. If Ted Cruz had not been nominated and elected, my next favorite to Rick Perry would be Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who I like a lot and is not far behind. In an ordinary year, Jindal might well have been my first choice. 
As Chairman of Committee on Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, I introduced H.R. 1479, the Repeal of the Obamacare Bay State Boondoggle Act.
“Montgomery County has a traffic problem, and something must be done about it.”
In the United States today, each citizen owes nearly $57,000 to pay down our massive $18 trillion national debt. If we do not get serious about tackling this spending-driven debt crisis, we will harm opportunity for generations to come. Unfortunately, President Obama’s recently unveiled budget continues to spend more and tax more. It doesn't even balance. I believe we can and we must do better. 
Since 2009, America’s security has been imperil due to the feckless nature of Obama and much of his foreign policy team, including John Kerry and his predecessor, Hillary Clinton. America is less safe today than when Obama took his first oath of office, and the fault lies with Obama. There is no blaming Bush, no matter how hard Obama and his supporters within the punditry class and media will tell you, “It is Bush’s fault.” 
The Democrats are starting to rethink their Hillary Clinton option, but she is still their leading candidate for President. The question is, “What will a Clinton foreign policy look like?” The conventional wisdom is that Clinton’s foreign policy will be closer to her husband’s foreign policy, which didn’t dramatically differ from Reagan/Bush years, but what if the conventional wisdom is wrong? 
I received an official call yesterday afternoon letting me know that Ted Cruz would declare his presidential candidacy on March 23, 2015 in Lynchburg, Virginia. His announcement took place this morning at Liberty University, known for its strong evangelical traditions. 
