Growing up my family and I were never handed anything and hard work was something we expected of ourselves without anyone needing to push us or reward us for our efforts. I can still remember a time in America where we knew and respected workers, where a hard day's work brought home a hard day's wage, and that job security and good paying jobs meant your family could meet its needs. Times have changed, but I still believe in a basic social contract that says hard work leads to a good life for you and your family.
When elected I will do everything within my power to pursue sustainable economic growth across our state. In particular, my priority will be to bring back to Pennsylvania, and our district, good-paying jobs which can support families and our community because too many Pennsylvanians are still struggling from the results of the economic crisis, job outsourcing, and crippling debt. The future requires innovative, sustainable, responsible efforts by business people and entrepreneurs to work together with local, state, and federal officials. Vision is required to lead our community. It is through such Public-Private partnerships, working with experts, and people on the ground, that we will lead our economy out of the crisis and into a future that benefits all citizens. A sincere and thought-out plan is necessary and this cannot get bogged down in partisan politics or ideology. We must rise above in order to put people first. The livelihoods of too many families are at stake to let politics get in the way.