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In Washington, I am a leader on the issues that matter to my community, and I think that's what my constituents want, and also I think that's what voters want. Someone who understands them, who wants to represent them, and who works tirelessly every day on behalf of their interests and their values.

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

I have a proven record as an effective legislator, which I believe is my greatest asset.

I believe in working in a bipartisan manner.

I am the epitome of a citizen legislator.

I have a reputation for being the hardest working person in Congress.

I went from being a senator, a young senator, to being considered for vice president, running for president, being a vice presidential candidate, and becoming a national public figure. All of which fed a self-focus, an egotism, a narcissism that leads you to believe that you can do whatever you want.

Well, I have an interest in power. I have an interest in people who find themselves in the position to exercise absolute power.

I'm a Ronald Reagan conservative, I'm an economic conservative, I'm strong military. But I also voice and speak and work hard on the social issues.

I entered politics from a completely different background from other people in this field, and that has helped me to see and deal with things differently.