I represent central Florida, which depends on tourists for its economic survival. We need people to be able to get to the State and enjoy it.

I come from a district where the veterans are not the richest in the country.

Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States to regulate.

The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was put into effect on January 1, 1863, but news of the Proclamation and enforcement did not reach Texas until after the end of the Civil War almost two years later.

As a Member of the CBC, I will fight tooth and nail to increase funding for programs, such as Ryan White, that were flat funded in the President's budget.

Is bankrupting this great country the top priority of this administration?

We are also ignoring and underfunding high speed rail which is one of the best ways to move citizens and improve congestion on our highways.