Between stops yesterday, I stopped in Clark County at the Giles family ranch. I visited soon after the wildfires, and decided to come back through to see how they were progressing. They lost homes, hundreds of livestock, fences and forage in the wildfires earlier this year, and are beginning the rebuilding and regrowing process.
There’s a long way to go, but it was great to see the green pastures coming back through what was charred ground only months ago.
I am continually moved by he resilience and grit of folks in our state. The Giles family is a terrific example of that spirit.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns or know of ways my office can be of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kansas is an export-dependent state. We supply food, feed, aircraft and parts to countries all over the world. As I’ve traveled the state over the past six months, I have heard repeatedly that we must find ways to open markets for U.S. producers.
The good news is that this Administration is focused on opening markets.
Our global, rules-based trading system has brought tremendous benefits to American businesses, farmers, workers and consumers. As global commerce has expanded, we have found that when there is a free and level playing field American producers can match any competitor.
In the District
Business Roundtable in Lyons
I always value the opportunity to sit down with business and community leaders in my district to hear directly from them what is and is not working with our federal government.
While visiting with business and community leaders in Rice County, I heard about the negative impact of overregulation in many industries, the sky rocketing costs of health insurance, and the need for federal infrastructure investments.
These people are working hard to grow their businesses and communities in rural Kansas, and I value the opportunity to support their efforts with my work in Congress.
Visit to Little River grocery store
Like most rural towns in my district, Little River understands the impact and importance of a local grocery store. This afternoon I had the opportunity to tour the community’s grocery store and speak with community leaders. The community worked together to keep the grocery store alive and ensure the business will be there for generations to come.
Little River is a great example of local investment and small town success.
My statement North Korea’s ICBM test
We will not tolerate a North Korea with the capability to attack the US. This is now our problem. The time for “strategic patience” is over.