"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future." -- John F. Kennedy
My fellow constituents,We are in a new era in the 4th district and our country's history. An exciting time of change! I have a vision for Prince George's and Montgomery counties and for our country. America is the most powerful and wealthiest society the world has ever known. We have a great opportunity to determine our destiny as a nation and the destiny of future generations. We can overcome any challenges confronting us!
Some people cower in fear or inactivity--telling us that solutions can’t be found and that our problems are too hard. I reject these assertions. Those who preach these negative thoughts lack vision or just lack the ability to inspire innovative thinking. Solutions can be discovered if we have the will! As Martin Luther King Jr. said,
“Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.”
It’s about discipline, creativity, passion, and courage. It's about sacrificing short-term for the long-term benefit of our nation.
It's also about honesty and frank discussions. We cannot provide quality health care to all Americans if our nation has runaway debt and if we can't balance our budget. We can not maintain our security if we do not address our dependency on unsustainable resources. We can not protect our environment if we do not encourage innovation. We can not help our elderly retire in dignity and maintain social security if we don't fund these programs properly. We can not solve our immigration issue without taking in consideration the concerns of both sides of the debate or by not having a consistent national policy.
Sadly, many candidates and politicians spin facts and attempt to detract us from the real issues. It's no wonder Americans are growing more and more disillusioned with politicians and politics as usual. Leaders need to be honest with their constituents when discussing our problems. They must be courageous enough to cause change. They should not be allowed to make promises they can not keep. They must discuss the means of how they can achieve their promises.
We really are living in an exciting time of change. Let’s elect the right leader to light our way!
Sincerely,
Jason
