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I've developed several serious policy proposals to create jobs, reform Washington and reduce spending.

I'm involved in issues, and issues are about grass-roots politics.

Living in America, I became aware of many issues and went through a period of politicization.

One of the biggest issues for me is campaign finance reform.

I'm going to continue to talk about what is important to the people of Connecticut which is jobs, getting people back to work, the economy.

As one of the voices of rural New Yorkers in Congress, I am committed to supporting efforts such as these that will make a real impact in people's lives.

My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.

Here's where I'm different from a senator. We pass continuing resolutions. We pass appropriations bills.

I look forward to taking on issues regarding the Constitution, intellectual property, terrorism, and other legal and regulatory reforms.

There's no conscious plan here; my whole life in politics as a state legislator and in Congress has been about strengthening the middle class.