Near-term deficits are temporary and manageable if - and only if - we keep spending in check, the tax burden low and the economy growing.

I'll approach both taxes and spending from the angle of how low a burden can we impose.

Priorities like winning the War on Terror and providing tax relief that will keep our economy growing strong.

We aren't taking anyone or any part of the state for granted. Bob already has a following in northwest Iowa and I want to personally meet and talk with the citizens and hear their concerns first hand.

This isn't a county sale barn where we're bidding on a prize heifer. There is more we need to do. We need reform,

I am pleased with the direction we are moving in.