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So we have broad bipartisan support for the bill, and it's my hope that we can build on some of the things that have been talked about in Washington involving building a larger ownership society.

As one of the voices of rural New Yorkers in Congress, I am committed to supporting efforts such as these that will make a real impact in people's lives.

I've developed several serious policy proposals to create jobs, reform Washington and reduce spending.

I represent the small businesses, the women, and the families working so hard to rebuild our communities.

I will tell you that my position is that funding bills should include as little money for Obamacare as possible.

I introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a multi-faceted transparency bill that would bring unprecedented access and accountability to the federal government.

Last night, I had a telephone townhall for my constituents back in Vermont, and we had 11,500 people on it. And I had people on Social Security saying if getting fewer benefits will help us on the debt, they're for it. And I had a farmer saying that he's had subsidies for 35 years but we can't afford them anymore.

When you show up at a rally supporting a bill, you are supporting the bill.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.