Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate.

We have no more fundamental obligation in government than to ensure the safety of our citizens.

It`s not just Republicans. It`s Republicans and Democrats. It`s middle class, lower middle class, working class Americans who have felt the angst, who are frustrated, who are angry as a result of 1% growth which, in my view, has been really the issue that has propelled Donald Trump from day one.

Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life.

I don't pay any attention to what the Baltimore Sun editorial page says about anything.

Serving in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime.

Thoughtful people of different political philosophies can disagree, but in a very agreeable manner.