Elephant Tales Fair Edition 2016

Politicians and bureaucrats in Washington, DC seem more focused on keeping their paychecks and careers than working to address the issues we’re facing today. I’m a proven conservative leader who will work each and every day to build a stronger future for you and your family and won’t stop fighting for our liberty and American ideals.

Currently, the “People’s House” isn’t doing the people’s work. It’s simple: if you don’t do your job, you shouldn’t get paid. As your representative, I will lead legislation that will not allow members of Congress to be paid unless a balanced budget is passed. Congress should not be a career; individuals should serve and return home. I will push to end pensions for members of Congress, institute term limits, and I will freeze congressional salaries so that Congress will focus on their constituents rather than their paychecks.

When America leads, the world is safer and more prosperous. Sadly, over the last seven years we’ve aban- doned American leadership, abandoned our allies, and undermined our credible military deterrent. As a re- sult, we are no longer safe here at home. I will reverse the disastrous Obama-Clinton foreign policy of lead- ing from behind and rebuild our military to ensure we deter our adversaries, destroy radical Islamic terrorism, and stand with our allies, especially Israel. We must demonstrate to the world there is no greater friend, no worse enemy, than the United States of America.

It’s clear that Federal spending is out of control, leaving us with a national debt of over $19 trillion, bankrupt- ing the country and sending the bill to the next generation. To revive our economic strength, I will work tire- lessly to cut wasteful spending, streamline government, and get our economy growing again so we can bal- ance the budget and pay down the national debt. I strongly support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and will support one in Congress.

Unnecessary regulations and taxes are reducing wages, killing Wisconsin jobs, and forcing our businesses overseas. Not only do we need more family-friendly tax rates, but we also need to replace our outdated, bro- ken tax code with one that is more modern and simple. We need to cut the lobbyist-written special interest loopholes and lower rates so working families in Wisconsin can keep more of what they earn. I will fight the career politicians and bureaucrats to cut the ever- growing regulations hurting our families, small business- es, and manufacturers.

I am dedicated to preserving and protecting Social Security. Like over 50 million American senior citizens, my grandmothers and great uncle rely on Social Security each month and I’ve seen the importance of this program firsthand. Social Security is the single most important commitment we have made to our seniors and retirees and we must ensure it remains a secure economic safety-net for generations to come. As a Member of Congress: I will work with leaders from both sides of the aisle to protect Social Security, I will op- pose efforts to privatize the system, and I will push Congress to stop ignoring this critical issue before it’s too late.

While I cannot solve all of your problems, my promise is simple: I will never stop fighting on behalf of this district, your families, and in defense of our country. Ten years ago I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States as Marine—the same oath your next Congressman will take—and I believe my devotion to this oath did not end when I took off my uniform.

The final section of the Armed Forces Code of Conduct reads: “I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free.” We are in a fight that we cannot afford to lose—a fight for the future of our country and the Wisconsin values we cherish.

Thank you for your support and I ask for your vote on November 8.

Sincerely yours,

Mike Gallagher