Try to always stay focused on the objectives that are possible and the positive - and on having fun outside of the stuff that's going on in Washington.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things.
My message to Washington is very simple. Face reality. Be leaders. Demonstrate accountability. Engage in principle compromise. And understand your job is to find solutions.
My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.
Really, running an underdog, insurgent political campaign against an opponent many folks think can't be beat, and going out and meeting folks and talking about your ideas for America and Washington, is a lot of fun and a real privilege.
Washington is like playing the Super Bowl, only there are no timeouts, no potty breaks, and the arena is filled with the media. In government, you have to learn to put yourself second in a big way. But I am a business person at heart. I like to be in charge.
I have the experience and ability to step in on day one in Washington and start working on the challenging problems facing our country.
Be positive and laugh at everything.
I don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.
Don't focus on the negativity. Focus on the positivity and the people that want you to do well; then, do it for them and for yourself. Sometimes I do things for myself. Sometimes I do things for my family. Sometimes I do things for my friends.
I've been a political junkie for a long time. I find the way Washington works is just fascinating to me.
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