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I've made it clear that I'm not taking special interest PAC money or accepting donations from lobbyists - ever. I want to represent the interests of the citizens.

Because an appeal makes logical sense is no guarantee that it will work.

I have introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and make it clear that the Congress and state legislatures do have the ability and the power to regulate and get corporate funding out of political campaigns.

On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces to lend their co-operation in furthering our country's war effort by effecting at as early a date as may be possible this much needed restriction.

If there's one thing I hope people are certain of it's this: I'm looking out for YOU - the taxpayer.

I've supported the repeal of ObamaCare.

One of the most crucial kinds of intervention is in advocacy. We can think about charities in the context of delivering services, and indeed that is part of their job, but advocacy is also getting governments to step up to the plate. They can also give more voice to those who don't have one.

I'd like to have mass appeal, but not at the expense of what I am and what I do best.

I strongly support SNAP and will continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to provide adequate funding to this important program.