Occupation: U.S. Representative Birth: February 7, 1941
I am confident that in the end freedom and democracy will prevail over terror and tyranny. We will win this war on terror - and when we do Americans,….
The need for this clinic is clear to me, to the veterans who are currently forced to travel hours to receive care, and even to the Veterans Administr….
As long as every generation rises to its challenges and stands up in defense of liberty - as Americans have done in the past and as our men and women….
In mid-May, the House of Representatives approved the full amount of money that the Veterans Administration said was needed for next year - plus an a….
137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a da….
We remain united with the British, and our allies around the world, in our resolve to defeat terrorism and bring those who commit these acts to justi….
V-J Day, or Victory in Japan Day, marks the date of the Japanese surrender that ended fighting in the Pacific..
With my support, the House of Representatives recently voted to permanently repeal the death tax so that family farms and businesses can be passed do….
Eliminating the death tax is particularly important for the many small business owners and family farmers that call Central Washington home..
In the over two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, millions of Americans have bravely served our nation in uniform so th….
The most basic obligation we have to our veterans is that we keep the promises that were made to them. That is what makes the recent failures of the ….
In six short years, small business owners and family farmers will once again be assessed a tax on the value of their property at the time of their de….
Like many Americans my thoughts and prayers are with the people of London. My deepest sympathies are extended to those who lost a loved one in the re….
We owe our World War II veterans - and all our veterans - a debt we can never fully repay..
In remembering those who lost their lives in the London attacks and the September 11th attacks we continue our commitment to fighting for freedom, de….
Since September 11th Congress has created the Department of Homeland Security, more than doubled the homeland security budget and implemented a bipar….
Those who committed these cowardly acts may believe that they have shaken our resolve to defeat terrorism. They could not be more wrong..
We know we must win the war on terror to protect innocent people and the freedoms that define our way of life..
In addition to demanding answers and accountability from the Veterans Administration, Congress had to act to ensure veterans do not suffer because of….
Leaving Iraq without military assistance during its transition, and before it is stable enough to ensure its own citizens' security, would pose a tre….
We will never forget and we will not relent until our job is done..