Issues
We all have a responsibility to ensure that laws protecting animals from abuse and cruelty are enforced.
In the 21st Century, America needs a flexible military that is able to confront emerging threats, such as terrorism, growing regional instability, the spread of nuclear weapons, and the emergence of cyber warfare.
As a former teacher, I understand the importance of ensuring that every child receives a free and excellent education.
The environment — our air, our water, our land — is a sacred trust that we must protect and preserve for ourselves and future generations.
All Americans should have comprehensive, affordable, quality health care as a fundamental right.
We must provide our veterans and their families with the health, education, and employment resources that they have so bravely earned.
As the world’s most powerful country, the United States has a responsibility to aggressively pursue initiatives that alleviate poverty, promote democracy and human rights, improve lives, and stabilize communities in the developing world.
In Minnesota, we lend a helping hand to our neighbors and those in need.
In Congress, I support the vitality of working families through fair and democratic access to union representation.
While significant progress has been made, the federal government still has work to do to fully meet its obligations to Native people.