Connected communities are fundamental to all aspects of growth and prosperity, and essential to keep our young people and attract others to rural Iowa.

Every day, Iowans step up and make a difference together through volunteerism.

Compromise is part of how we get things done.

When you show no willingness to compromise, then nothing ever happens.

We have no interest in raising taxes.

The Invest in Iowa Act is a bold vision for Iowa that lowers the overall tax burden on Iowans, and invests significantly in mental health and water quality.

People can't work and have the quality of life they deserve if they aren't healthy.

No parent, family member, or friend should be told that treatment isn't available for their loved one. By establishing a dedicated and stable fund for mental health, we will give hope to so many who are suffering in silence.

I will always be a relentless advocate for our farmers, producers, and our way of life.

So often public service comes with sacrifice. A sacrifice that our men and women in uniform make each day.

I've made it pretty clear that I can't legislate or dictate proper behavior. You can't. You do everything that you can.

We need to look for ways to secure our schools, single-point of entrance.

We need to make sure that we have mental health counselors in our schools. We need to make sure that we have possibly a law enforcement security guards in each one of the schools.

I grew up in a small town in Iowa, town of about 500 people.

Well for sure I'm conservative.

I believe that the Trump-Pence ticket is the team that can turn this country around, improve the lives of Americans and Iowans and especially those of women.

Welfare reform passed in the 90s worked because states were given maximum authority along with adequate funding. This model can work for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare.

Long-term, Congress needs to replace Obamacare with market-driven health reform that's affordable for everyday Iowans and empowers consumers.

Obamacare is unaffordable, unworkable and unsustainable.

As we continue to learn how to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is available, we'll also learn how to carefully balance not only the health of Iowans but the health of our economy.

I believe that the definition of marriage is between one man and one woman from a religious aspect. That is my belief. I have stated that. I always have believed that.

What I've found is that every time you have that uncertainty, if you face it, walk through it, you grow as an individual and gain confidence.

Don't be afraid to step through some of that uncertainty that you might feel when you're passionate about doing something.

I think I'm approachable, I think I'm accessible and I want to make sure that Iowans know that so that they feel comfortable with me.