Issue Position: Economy

Issue Position

I am a proud fiscal conservative committed to free market principles. My top priority is to promote proven pro-growth and low tax policies for the First Congressional District and our nation.

I know that low taxes, a renewed focus on revitalizing small business and the indefatigable spirit of American ingenuity promises to return our country to economic prosperity. That's why I signed Americans for Tax Reform's "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" -- opposing any effort to raise taxes.

As a small businessman, I know firsthand the challenges of starting a business from scratch, meeting a payroll and the pride that comes with creating jobs. Today, hardworking Long Islanders feel the burdensome effect of a Democrat-controlled Congress, with no check and balance on their authority. Their big government model of massive spending and higher taxes has produced anemic growth and few jobs for our struggling economy.

We must stop the Washington politicians from spending trillions of dollars we don't have and strapping future generations with massive debt we can't afford. It's essential that we cut the corporate tax rate which serves as a strangledhold on the competitiveness of American companies abroad.

Government's proper role in the economy is to facilitate opportunity for individual initiative and entrepreneurship -- not to stifle its growth with ever-increasing financial and regulatory burdens.

I believe my experience building companies and creating jobs has prepared me to contribute to changing the culture in Washington from day one.

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