I was honored to participate in yesterday’s ceremony promoting Lieutenant Colonel Scott Sanford to the rank of Colonel. At 44 years old, he has served the U.S. Army in multiple deployments throughout the world, including Germany, Albania, Iraq, and India, as well as numerous assignments stateside.
Throughout his career, Colonel Sanford has earned multiple decorations and awards for his… Read more »
For anyone who may need it, I've compiled a list of important resources to help those who may be affected by Hurricane #Dorian. This document can be downloaded from the link below.
While we hope and pray this storm remains safely out at sea, it's important to be prepared, and know where to turn if help is… Read more »
Those who work for our intelligence agencies have a responsibility to protect sensitive information. It’s in their culture. It’s in their training. And it’s in their employment agreement.
According to the official report released moments ago from the Office of Inspector General, “Former Director Comey failed to live up to this responsibility.” He set a “dangerous example” for FBI… Read more »
He's been called legendary, but that's a monumental understatement.
After 35 years and over 2,500 "locates" in his duties as a K-9 officer, Sgt. Randy Clinton is retiring from the York County Sheriff's Office.
Sgt. Clinton, thank you for your service and God bless.
(When a missing person, victim, suspect, etc. is found, that's referred to as a "locate.")
Full… Read more »
We need a solid trade agreement with our neighbors to the north and south, and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is just that.
Yesterday, I joined Congressman Jeff Duncan, William Timmons, Congressman Tom Rice, and Vice President Mike Pence in Anderson, SC to promote this deal. Ultimately it'll help American workers, American farms, and American industries. It's time for… Read more »
Well, we're exhausted from travel, but Elaine and I are thrilled to have finally arrived in Israel. We've been looking forward to this journey for a long time.
Shortly after landing, we joined a Jerusalem family for their traditional Sabbath evening dinner. It was an honor to be invited.
It's going to be a busy week ahead, filled with educational seminars, tours, briefings, and… Read more »
When he heard the cry for help, he didn't look around, hoping someone else would step up. He was off-duty, but that didn't even cross his mind. There was no hesitation of doubting of his own ability to help — he just knew what needed to be done.
And he did it. This is Officer Pierre King of the York Police Department.
Someone he didn't even know at the time is alive today because of his… Read more »
There’s an old adage that says, “Hurt people… hurt people.” That certainly rung true over this past weekend in Texas and Ohio.
Regardless of politics, every one of us desperately wants these killings to stop. In the aftermath of each of these heartbreaking tragedies, there is always a renewed call for action – a demand that lawmakers “do something.”
To dispense with the obvious, the… Read more »
For those who have visited Israel:
Elaine and I will be heading there next week, along with some others in Congress My itinerary is packed with educational seminars, briefings with Israeli and Palestinian officials, meetings with political groups, etc.
But this is also a personal journey -- it's something we've wanted to do for a while. Which leads me to the purpose of this… Read more »
I’m here at Westminster Towers in Rock Hill to present the French Legion of Honor Medal to Thomas "Pinky" Funderburk, for his heroic actions during World War II. The Legion of Honor was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, and is the highest award from the country of France for military and civil merits. The President of the French Republic has recently bestowed this honor on Major… Read more »
