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

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

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.

Healthcare costs are rising due to Obamacare.

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.

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.