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It's important to be honest and truthful with your constituents. At the end of the day, we represent them.

I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in Congress.

I am proud of the fact the community elected a congressman who was born and raised in the community. I am trying my best to be successful for the community.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

I certainly feel a strong call of public service.

Part of my job is to advocate on my constituents' behalf to federal agencies who aren't always responsive.

I come from election, I come from the people. I owe gratitude to our people. I do everything for the good of the country and the people.

I will run an open government that speaks with honesty, seeks opinion, listens to its citizens.

My decision to look seriously at elected office is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and my experience - both my own and that of my family - in finding just, practical, and bipartisan solutions to difficult challenges.

I am extremely proud of my service with the government and my efforts to help safeguard public health and protect our country against the scourge of offensive biological warfare.