Friend,

My parents immigrated here when I was three years old. The same, perhaps, as you, or your parents or grandparents.

They believed in the promise of America: If you work hard and follow the rules, you can succeed. Create a successful small business. Buy a home. Give your children a good education. And one day, watch as one becomes a doctor and the other takes the oath of office as a Member of Congress.

I was inspired to a life of service, first in the United States Air Force, then in elected office to make sure this dream remains available to all who want to work hard.

Can I count on your help for my re-election to Congress at $250, $100, $50 or any level you can afford so I can keep working to keep the American Dream alive?

I have been thinking a lot about the American Dream recently. Especially since the current resident of the White House is now attacking legal immigrants. He is attacking the very foundation of the American Dream.

Irish immigrants fled their famine-struck homeland. Vietnamese refugees escaped their then war torn country. Latino immigrants sought economic opportunity. These are just a few examples of immigrants seeking refuge in America.

I need your help to keep speaking up for the promise of the United States. Can I count on your help at $250, $100, $50 or at any level you can afford?

I am deeply grateful to my parents for the sacrifices they have made, and to America for the opportunity it provided. I know I can never re-pay either debt. So I am darn well going to speak out when I see this Administration shredding the American Dream. 

Together, let’s keep working towards a more perfect union.

Thank you,
Ted

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