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As I was running for Congress in 2018, people across my district voiced a clear concern that Washington wasn't working for them, and was instead serving corporate and special interests.

From my time at the CIA to my time in the House, I've dedicated my career to protecting our democracy and ensuring it works for all of us.

We can't let the USMCA become another casualty of political games.

People are being gouged - but often, they don't have any idea as to why they're being gouged every single time they go to the pharmacy.

Wherever I go - be it to school events, county fairs, town halls, or even the grocery store, my neighbors and constituents share the same serious concern. Prescription drug prices keep going up, and families across our district don't know how they can afford them.

Hardworking Americans are making real decisions about how and whether to fill prescriptions and whether to prioritize their health or their finances. The consequences are dire, and Congress must take action.

On January 3, 2019, I swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States. It was the third time in my life of public service that I had taken such an oath, but the words were just as profound to me as the first time I spoke them.

I have joined bipartisan working groups and worked to build relationships and sponsor effective legislation with my Republican colleagues.

I have voted on the merits of legislation, voting both 'with' and 'against' my party.

I pledged to put country before party and assert my independence when it reflects my principles or the needs of Central Virginia, and I have done that.

Too frequently, in Congress or in nationwide politics at large, we are reactive. We look for easy, short-term solutions, and we try to put a Band-Aid on these massive, structural problems.

As a former federal employee, I understand the commitment to country that led federal employees to public service.

Let me be clear - I'm no stranger to the challenges facing our borders, ports of entry, and the needs of the dedicated men and women who protect them.

As a CIA officer, I worked counterterrorism and counternarcotics cases, and I have an acute awareness about the threats facing our country, both foreign and domestic.

I'm always willing to have a conversation about strengthening our national security in a long-term, comprehensive, and cost-effective manner.

Our farmers and ranchers constantly evolve and adapt to the conditions surrounding them, and if provided better and faster connectivity, the development of new technologies on the farm will rival any other sector.

Rural communities and our nation's economy also stand to benefit from broadband expansion. Rural schools can expand the quantity and quality of educational programming. Rural communities can attract businesses and investment.

No matter how successful we are in fighting the threat of covid-19 at home, we will not end the suffering and fear created by the virus unless we also combat it around the world.

We don't depend on other countries to keep our armed services equipped.

What responsible gun owner thinks everyone and anyone should have access to a firearm without a little bit of precaution taken to make sure that those who have a history of violent harm can't buy a firearm?

The coronavirus does not differentiate between Republicans and Democrats.

Every threat needs to be taken as: 'This is the one; this is the real threat.' That's how we focus on things in counterterrorism. You never know which terrorist threat is the real one. And you treat every one as though this could be it; this could be the big attack.

I loved the idea of understanding people, places, concepts, concerns and large international questions. And being the one to go out and get the answers.

I really started getting more politically involved after the 2016 election, watching how partisan and how angry our political conversations became.

For Central Virginia small business owners, their business is more than a building, a sign out front, or an income - it's their lifelong dream.