_{I'm running because I believe the American Dream is not dead. I believe it is at risk in Minnesota, and I want to do everything possible to reduce that risk.}

_{I believe my conservative values are what Minnesota needs. My conservative values are based on several critical pillars which I think are central to our American way of life.}

_{Pillars like kindness and compassion, balanced by vision and courage; faith, forgiveness, and humility, balanced by commitment, integrity, and enthusiasm.}

_{More than anything, I'm running because I love my children and grandchildren too much to ignore the problems I see in politics today. I believe we must get back on a better track here in Minnesota to realize the greatness of our heritage and pass on a better country than we see today.}