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.

In the Iowa senate, I helped pass the largest tax cut in state history - returning over four billion dollars in savings and putting more money back in the pockets of hard-working Iowa families.

Here in Iowa, as a state senator, I have worked hard to find solutions that work for our state and as a result we've reduced taxes and lowered the unemployment rate. We have done that through hard work and sticking to our Iowa values. In the final months of this campaign I'll be asking voters to send me, and those Iowa values, to Washington, D.C.

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

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.

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.