I just want to listen and build relationships with as many of my colleagues as possible.

Thats been hard being away from the family, because Washington can be lonely. When you tune out of all the activity, thats like, youre alone.

Our democracy is predicated on the belief that our government should be accessible by the people. We cannot allow ourselves to give in to fear or shy away from interacting with the public.

There is no question we need an energy policy overhaul in America. A key part of that overhaul must include moving forward aggressively with expanding nuclear energy as a renewable energy source. Storing nuclear waste is an important piece of that effort.

Any law can be changed, obviously, at any time.

We need a tax code that promotes savings, investment, achievement, innovation, and hard work.

I just want to listen and build relationships with as many of my colleagues as possible.