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Friends,
Inflation is a tax on all of us. American economist Thomas Sowell said of inflation, "It is a way to take people's wealth from them without having to openly raise taxes. Inflation is the most universal tax of all."
Inflation has increased every single month of Joe Biden's presidency. In fact, the consumer price index (CPI) has increased by 5.4% in the last year, the largest jump since right before the financial crisis of 2008. What are President Biden and my Democratic colleagues going to do to curb inflation?
Friends,
We all know how important Fort Bragg is to our region and state. But did you know Fort Bragg is the only Joint Strategic Deployment Platform that allows our nation to respond to a threat within hours, versus days or weeks? This capability is critical for our country's defense, and I am determined to maintain it.
Friends,
The recent Independence Day holiday is time for us to honor the founding of our country and all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms. It also signals the peak of the summer season.
Friends,
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
We all know this phrase from the Declaration of Independence. It's been drilled in our heads from civics classes to speeches, especially around each July 4th holiday – and rightfully so. Since our nation's founding, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have defined the American dream.
Friends,
Thank you, President Biden.
That's not something I say often – but last week, the President was in North Carolina to discuss covid-19 vaccines. While we do not agree on many issues, I appreciate the President coming to our state and highlighting our role in the success of Operation Warp Speed to make vaccines available to anyone who wants them. I believe issues like recovering from the pandemic should always be bipartisan and focused on helping you and your family.
Another bipartisan issue should always be caring for our troops, their families, and veterans.
Friends,
America is setting records, and I'm not talking about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Last week, we received alarming data about two of the biggest issues in our country: the border and our economy.
Friends,
"We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted." – President Ronald Reagan, 1980 RNC.
As Fort Bragg's Congressman, you know I will always advocate for a strong national defense. I believe in President Reagan's philosophy of achieving peace by showing strength. Unfortunately, as threats increase from across the globe, President Biden is showing the opposite.
Friends,
Cookouts, fun on the lake, a trip to the beach, and the Coca-Cola 600.
These are all often the first things that come to mind when we hear Memorial Day Weekend. While these things are all good, especially after a year of lockdowns and social distancing, it's important that we remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
The Bible tells us in John 15:13, that "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
Friends,
If you turn on the television, it looks like the world is on fire. From Chinese aggression towards Taiwan, to Russian hacking, to terrorists backed by Iran attacking Israel – American resolve is being tested like never before. However, I remain optimistic for the future and took action last week to address several of the crises we are facing.