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As published in The Hill.  President Reagan once said, “Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.” Now two years into President Biden’s tenure, our country has been led astray from that basic first principle. His utter refusal to secure our southern border has led to an unprecedented national security and humanitarian catastrophe… Read more »

As published in the Lakeland Ledger. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forcing America and our allies to determine how to thwart Vladimir Putin’s goal of resurrecting the former Soviet Union. Unfortunately, the Biden Administration’s strategy of implementing banking sanctions on Russia will not succeed. Energy sanctions must be imposed as well. The U.S. must unshackle our… Read more »

One year into the Joe Biden presidency, critics have justifiably focused on his failed economic, border, and COVID policies. Let’s face it: those are low-hanging fruit and the consequences for Americans are significant. But with Russian forces poised to invade Ukraine, Beijing forcing its will on the world, and rogue nations provoking the international community, Biden’s… Read more »

Recently members of the Florida House of Representatives advanced a bill to ban abortions that target unborn children with disabilities like Down syndrome. This would be an important step forward to promote a more compassionate, accepting society and end a lethal form of discrimination against some of the most vulnerable members of our human family. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., is continuing his effort to ensure China does not take part in the Rim of the Pacific military exercises. Read more »

The image of desperate Afghans chasing an American C-17 cargo plane taking off from Kabul Airport is a powerful symbol of the failure of President Biden’s foreign policy. While Americans sympathize with their plight, we also know that the president’s failure in Afghanistan will have repercussions on our own national security for many years to come. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, has introduced a bill that would require federal agencies to eliminate two regulations for every one they add. Read more »

Last week, my colleagues and I on the Armed Services Committee questioned our military leaders on the Biden Administration’s failed exit from Afghanistan. Read more »

“Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together. Uniting our people. And uniting our nation. I ask every American to join me in this cause.” President Joe Biden spoke these words at his Jan. 20 inauguration. Since that day, we have seen everything but unity. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle just forced a costly bill… Read more »

The 117th United States Congress, consisting of members from the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, commences in Washington, D.C. on January 3rd 2021. Read more »