As a soldier and combat veteran, I believe American military forces should only be used in the defense and furtherance of our nation's vital interests.

We need to balance the budget and force Washington to stop spending more than it takes in.

I grew up working for the minimum wage at Hardee's and knows first hand how important the minimum wage is. I support a state based minimum wage so every state can set their own minimum wage based on their cost of living.

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

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

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

We need to repeal and replace Obamacare. It is the largest tax in U.S. history, has proven to be a job-killer, and has driven up the cost of healthcare.