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Border Security
In order to be a truly secure nation we must do more to secure our borders. Each year millions of people enter our nation illegally by crossing our southern and northern borders. In Congress I continue to fight to better secure our border by building a fence along our southern border, using high tech equipment such as cameras, ground sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles and dramatically increased numbers of border agents.
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Economy – Protecting Economic Security
Our state is experiencing difficult economic times and it is important that our citizens are better able to provide for their families well being. That is why I was proud to support tax cuts for every family in the 10th District, helping them to meet their needs. I will continue to fight for lower taxes for working families during my service in Congress.
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Global War on Terror
Throughout much of the past 20 years terrorists have targeted innocent Americans for murder in an effort to undermine our democracy and our commitment to spreading freedom across the globe. It was only when those terrorists attacked us so directly on September 11, 2001 that America finally got a vivid understanding of the evil we face and the lengths they will go in an attempt to destroy freedom.
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National Security
Our Constitution requires the federal government to provide for the common defense of our nation in order to secure the blessings of liberty. As your member of Congress I take an oath to uphold the Constitution so a strong national defense is a top priority.
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Protecting our Environment
Throughout my career in public service I have been a strong advocate for our environment, particularly our Great Lakes. In the 1980’s as Harrison Township Supervisor I was proud to be a pioneer in wetlands protection and tree preservation, which were both incorporated into our environmentally sensitive master plan that still allowed for economic growth and job creation. In the 1990’s I was proud to sit on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Lake St. Clair which offered a comprehensive plan to protect this precious asset. In Congress I have continued to advocate for our lakes and the environment.
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Selfridge Air National Guard Base
In 2005 we were successful in keeping Selfridge off the base closure list. The base is now well positioned to continue to contribute to our national defense long into the future. But now is not the time to rest on our laurels, it is time to move forward.
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Supporting Agriculture
Agriculture is the second leading industry in the state of Michigan and is a vital part of economy in the 10th Congressional District. I have been proud to work with our local farmers to ensure that they have the support they need to compete in the global marketplace and have access to markets in which to sell their products.
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