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 The Kennedy family came to Minnesota in the 1860s looking for a better life. They were farmers along a rail line. I know how important agriculture is in our family’s story and how important agriculture remains to Minnesota. As your Senator, I will work to make sure our farmers and small towns prosper in a 21st century global economy. That means opening foreign markets, sensible regulation, lower taxes, quality schools, and affordable health care. Read More
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 I will work to make sure our schools are preparing our children to be informed citizens and successful adults with good jobs and fulfilling careers. I believe decisions about how best to educate our children should be made by people who know their names – parents, teachers, and local school board members – not bureaucrats in Washington. Read More
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 We pay the price for America’s overwhelming dependence on foreign sources of oil every time we fill up at the gas station or pay our gas bill. That’s why it is critical that we look right here at home for alternative sources of energy and promote conservation. Read More
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 Theodore Roosevelt, the father of our National Parks, is a hero of mine. President Roosevelt summed up my own philosophy on conservation when he said, “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value. Conservation means development as much as it does protection.” Read More
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 My parents instilled in me the values that continue to guide me to this day. These are the same values which made Minnesota great. I will continue to protect and defend those values in the United States Senate. Read More
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 America has the world’s best health care delivery system, but a lousy way of paying for it. We must reform our health care system to fix these problems but in a way that doesn’t jeopardize technological breakthroughs. Read More
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 The primary responsibility of any government is to protect its citizens and provide security. On September 11, 2001, America’s eyes were opened to a new era, requiring a major overhaul of our defense and intelligence systems. Congress responded by creating The Department of Homeland Security, which I supported, to increase communication between government agencies and better protect America. Read More
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 Great things can happen if we trust the people and make sure government helps rather than hinders them as they pursue their dreams. This is especially true when it comes to growing the economy and creating jobs. Read More
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 Retirement security is a critically important issue facing our nation. We must work to make sure that we protect Social Security, but also strengthen Medicare and our pension system, for retirees today and for generations to come. Read More
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 Growing up in Northern Minnesota, I learned at an early age the importance of hunting and fishing and the connection formed between sportsmen, the environment and Minnesota’s economy. Working at a bait shop in Pequot Lakes, I saw firsthand the increase in business during the summer and fall as fishermen headed to the lakes and hunters to the fields. There is no question that sportsmen play a large and vital roll in our State’s rural economy. Read More
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 In Minnesota, we often joke that there are only two seasons; winter and road construction. As a member of the House Transportation committee, I have been a constant advocate for the transportation needs of Minnesotans, so that we spend less time in traffic, and more time at home with our families. Read More
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 Our Veterans deserve the honor, respect and support worthy of their sacrifices for our freedom. To the brave men and women who have answered the call to defend our lives, our land, and our freedoms, we owe an undying appreciation and gratitude. We also owe these heroes adequate compensation for their unyielding service to their country. Read More
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 Our lives have been forever changed due to the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Thousands of innocent Americans had their lives cut short and countless others lost fathers, mothers, sons, daughters and friends. Serving in Congress, I feel my number one duty is to protect the American people by making sure we win the War on Terror. Read More
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