One congressman is not going to go to Washington and change the economic history of a district. What a congressman does is change the economic circumstances.

Together, we will serve the nation, create a unique institution of higher learning and, with hard work, create a new industry and quality jobs that cannot go overseas.

We need to get some leverage from the federal government. There's a lot that can be done, and I believe our congressman should do something about it.

I did volunteer for service in Vietnam and combat there, unlike our congressman who used his daddy's influence to get into the National Guard to avoid it.

I know this district and I like its people. People like someone who understands where they come from.

I feel like I learned enough and I have enough name recognition. I feel like I have a good chance this time.