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Voters never have to question where I stand - my principles or priorities. I am a pro-freedom, pro-America and pro-life conservative.

You have your ideology and I have mine.

I'm an independent thinker. I am a woman. I am a Republican. And I think for myself, and I decide where I vote and how I vote.

What I try to do is tell my constituents that this is what I believe and this is why I made that vote. And I think that that makes more sense to people generally than trying to triangulate some political position.

I belong to the political party that generally fits my philosophical beliefs, but I reserve the right to vote my conscience after careful deliberation. My voting record reflects this.

No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

But recently it seems that each time I vote, I am being asked to compromise my conservative ideals and my commitment to the American taxpayer simply for the benefit of political gain.

I ask you to find your voice and use it not only to choose your elected officials but to shape the issues that will shape our lives.

I will go on doing what voters tell me to do, which is working with others, working out solutions, and getting results.