When I first ran for Congress, I made a simple commitment to the people of Colorado's 3rd Congressional District: I would put our communities first and focus on solving problems.
Too often, Washington, D.C. rewards political theater over results. Most people in western and southern Colorado are far less interested in partisan arguments than they are in whether their elected officials are addressing the challenges they face every day. They want affordable energy, reliable water supplies, safe communities, a secure border, a strong economy and opportunities for their children and grandchildren to build a future here at home.
That is the approach I have taken during my first term in Congress.
Colorado's 3rd District is one of the most geographically diverse districts in America. It stretches from the Western Slope to the San Luis Valley, from the Arkansas Valley to the mountain communities of Garfield, Eagle, Routt and Pitkin counties. While every community has unique needs, one thing I hear everywhere I travel is that people want practical solutions and leaders who will listen.
Water remains one of the most important issues facing our region. Agriculture, recreation, tourism and...
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