My family’s story is living proof of the American Dream. My grandfather was born in Mexico. He had next to nothing, but he shared in America’s values of service, duty, and freedom. That’s why he earned his American citizenship by fighting Nazis during World War II and received two Purple Hearts for his service. Growing up, my grandparents always instilled that same spirit of service in me. I wanted to protect the freedoms for which my grandfather fought, so I joined the U.S. Army as a Black Hawk pilot fighting in some of the world’s most dangerous skies. It was hard work, but I knew it was worth it because I was preserving the American Dream for so many families like my own. |
Together, I know we can bring back great American values, but the clock is ticking. |