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Yesterday, I spoke with President Donald J. Trump by phone about U.S. Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher. It was a good conversation, and I appreciate the President being willing to reach out on this important issue. I'm pleased to report (as you may have already heard) that the President has decided to relocate Chief Gallagher to a less restrictive facility while awaiting his… Read more »

This is such a powerful symbol of service and sacrifice. Today, March 29th, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. honoring all men and women who served in our Armed Forces between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975. Almost 58,000 names are engraved on this wall, representing those who gave their lives for our country. In total, more than 9 million Americans served during this period, and… Read more »

It's important that Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher receive a fair and impartial trial. And I have full confidence that will happen. In the meantime, however, he remains innocent until proven otherwise. Chief Gallagher is a two-time recipient of the Bronze Star, and served our nation on eight tours of duty under conditions most of us could not fathom. He deserves to be treated with dignity… Read more »

Just 10 days ago I voted with my colleagues to express our view that the findings of the Mueller investigation ought to be released. Today we are hearing the first details and the facts are clear: NO COLLUSION.  Is it finally time to end the posturing and start addressing some of the serious issues facing this… Read more »

This week I had the pleasure of visiting Nation Ford High School in #FortMill JROTC Leadership Class to present a Congressional Recognition to "Legion of Valor Bronze Cross" recipient, Cadet Madeleine Pollack.  Out of 35,000 #Marine JROTC Cadets, Pollack is one of only 5 nationwide to receive the annual highest honor award for her scholastic excellence in… Read more »

At the beginning of each new Congress, the majority party has an opportunity to set the agenda with a flagship piece of legislation. This is an opportunity to plant your flag in the ground and say, “This is where we stand.” Last Congress, the Republicans submitted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, proving that our party represents the interest of blue-collar workers and puts American… Read more »

Finally something we can all agree on. (Well, most of us at least.) This morning, the House passed – almost unanimously – a resolution "that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress." It expresses the desire of both parties that the findings of Mr. Mueller’s investigation be released. When this investigation began, there was no… Read more »

It's been awkward lately watching Democrats in Congress as they flounder around over fundamental issues that (to most of us) are cut & dried. In recent weeks they've: ⚠ embraced socialism on numerous levels  ⚠ refused to affirm that illegal immigrants should not be able to vote  ⚠ neutered a resolution condemning the blatantly anti-Semitic remarks… Read more »

Earlier today, I received a very kind letter in the mail from a constituent who lives in Fort Mill. She had experienced difficulty with the Social Security Administration trying to obtain benefits that were rightfully hers. And what she needed was an expert who knew the system inside & out. Someone who could go to bat on her behalf. Folks, I know politics often makes headlines, and… Read more »

NO DEAL OVERNIGHT:  The summit between President Donald J. Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended a few hours ago without an agreement.  One focus of the talks had been over a major North Korean nuclear research complex called Yongbyon. Kim Jong Un was reportedly willing to close this facility, but in exchange wanted ALL sanctions against North Korea… Read more »