Thank you so much -- my team just gave me a birthday card with thousands of signatures and notes from members of this grassroots community. It means so much to me to hear from all of you on this special day, because simply put, none of my work in Congress would be possible without supporters like you.

When you give your time, energy, and financial resources to our campaign, you help give us the strength we need for all of the fights ahead.

With the first end-of-month deadline of the year coming up at midnight tonight, I need to ask you a favor: If you can, will you chip in to help reach our fundraising goal so we can start this new era in Washington off strong?

Your friend,

Dutch