Iowans are feeling the pinch of a big federal government, and elected officials like Bruce Braley keep championing the over reaching bureaucracy. Iowans know what is best for Iowa more than Washington politicians and bureaucrats do.

I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm, so when I come to Washington, I'll know how to cut pork.

When we do go to combat, it should be with a defined mission and a plan for withdrawal.

I don't know the science behind climate change. I can't say one way or another what is the direct impact, whether it's man-made or not. I've heard arguments from both sides, but I do believe in protecting our environment, but without the job killing regulations that are coming out of the Environmental Protection Agency.

In the U.S. Senate, in the short term we need to reduce the tax burden on hard working individuals, families, and small businesses.

Over the longer term, we need to work toward a pro-growth tax code that is fairer and simpler than what we have now. Anything that meets those criteria is going to be better than the failing and dysfunctional tax code we have today.

Healthcare should be about market driven solutions, not government mandates.