★ Protecting Our Rights and Ensuring Safety

The first responsibility of the government is to protect the rights and safety of its people — that begins by upholding the founding principles in our Constitution. When I was commissioned an Air Force officer at 23 years old, I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution. That oath shaped my career, and my life. It now calls me to serve as your representative in Congress.

Security and liberty are not competing values. You cannot have one without the other. We must safeguard both.

A Legal and Humane Immigration Policy

We are a nation of laws — and a nation built by immigrants. We need a secure border and an immigration system that is orderly, lawful, and compassionate. We must treat people with dignity and uphold everyone’s right to due process. It is our moral and legal obligation. That means modernizing our immigration system. Enforcement should be humane, and conducted at the border by an overhauled Border Patrol - not in our neighborhoods by ICE. We need to pass the DREAM Act and create a path to citizenship for immigrants with no history of violent crimes who already live, work and pay taxes here. We can be strong and compassionate at the same time

A Strong Military for Defense, Not Offense

As a retired Air Force Colonel, I know the world is a dangerous place. We need a military that is strong, disciplined, and prepared. Our military members must understand that their duty is to support the Constitution, and know an illegal order when they see one. Our armed forces exist to defend the United States, deter aggression, and protect our allies – not for aggression, adventurism, or imperialistic impulses. The military should never be used carelessly or without clear purpose. The military is for “the common defense,” as stated in the Constitution – not for offense.

Strength means readiness, accountability, and strategic clarity — not endless conflict.

Robust Oversight of the Executive Branch

No one is above the law. The Constitution establishes checks and balances for a reason. Congress has a duty to exercise oversight, ensure transparency, and hold any administration accountable — regardless of party. Oversight is not partisan, it is a constitutional responsibility, and key to a functioning Republic.

Ensuring Congress Does Its Duty

Congress often reacts, rather than leads. Sometimes it doesn’t even react. It is Congress’s responsibility to debate, legislate, and solve problems — not to fight one another and amplify division. Representatives are elected to serve their constituents, not to serve party leadership o special interests. I will fill this role with integrity and independence, and give it the seriousness and commitment that Eastern Washington deserves.