Neal Dunn: “Nearly 2 years ago I pledged to dedicate my energies toward electing George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United…”

“Nearly 2 years ago I pledged to dedicate my energies toward electing George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States. It is a commitment that many of us in this body make. Whether we are Democrats or Republicans, we are drawn to a candidate with whom we share values, somebody we can trust to carry the burdens of a large and diverse Nation. It is not a commitment we make lightly. Being a Member of Congress is an all-consuming lifestyle and often we find it difficult to even find time for families and friends. Yet we sacrifice because the cause compels us to do so. We all experienced the ebb and flow of a long campaign and felt the exhilaration of its highs and the disappointments of its lows. But the campaign ended. And when the campaign ends, governing begins. This treasured body is the soul of governance.”