Nancy’s Nonsense is Out of Touch with Our Way of Life

Last week, the President shared with Congress and the American people during his State of the Union address his vision for our great nation, highlighting policies and proposals that will lead to greater opportunity and prosperity for everyone. America’s economy is moving, unemployment is at record lows, tax relief is working, the President is promoting life and preserving and protecting the 2nd Amendment, and appointing nearly 190 conservative justices to our federal courts.

In addition to laying out his policies, he also shared numerous stories of great and heroic Americans who weave the very fabric of our great nation. It was disappointing that Nancy Pelosi, as she sat right behind the President, mocked those memorable and touching stories by ripping up her copy of his speech. I share the President’s optimism for our country and its people and recognize we are blessed to live in the greatest nation on earth. Pelosi’s made-for-TV stunt was nothing more than a cynical ploy to pander to her base and was completely out of touch with our way of life.

Line 3 Replacement Project Would Ignite a Blue Collar Boom

During his State of the Union speech, the President referenced a “blue collar boom” that I am proud to continually promote. Nowhere is that more evident than with the Line 3 replacement project in Minnesota that would provide thousands of jobs to our region while preserving our environment by utilizing 21st century technology with state-of-the-art pipeline. Earlier this month, state utility regulators approved a revised environmental review for the pipeline. The decision is a win-win! Let’s unleash the economic engine and ignite this blue collar boom!

McCollum’s Anti-Mining Bill an Affront to Minnesotans

It never ceases to amaze me when extreme, out-of-touch Twin Cities politicians impose their beliefs on all of us. Last week, I was proud to join Jason George of the Local 49ers, who testified before the House Natural Resources Committee, voicing his strong opposition to a Betty McCollum bill that would ban copper-nickel mining in northern Minnesota. I opened my remarks by quoting a letter that former Rep. Jim Oberstar wrote in 1978 to President Carter, and it echoes our sentiments:

“I urge you not to trade off lifestyles, livelihoods, and legitimate desires of the people of northeastern Minnesota for equitable treatment in favor of the vague and ill-defined interests of other, perhaps more clamorous constituencies far removed from the BCWA.”

Constituents on the Iron Range or any other part of the 8th congressional district should not be forced to endure these attacks on our way of life. Mining is part of our past, present, and future and I will continue to fight for our way of life at every turn!

Precinct Caucuses are Tuesday, Feb. 25

Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses are just 16 days away. Republicans from around the 8th congressional district will take part in the unofficial kickoff to the 2020 campaign season on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Check out my website’s “Precinct Caucus” page that should serve as a one-stop shop for precinct caucus locations. Thanks for joining me on the front lines of freedom!

Have a great week!