Roger Marshall: “Last week I completed my tour of all 105 counties in Kansas. I enjoyed meeting folks of all backgrounds and learning…”

“Last week I completed my tour of all 105 counties in Kansas. I enjoyed meeting folks of all backgrounds and learning about their passions, concerns and what they need their representatives in Washington to do to deliver for Kansas. From Dodge to Topeka, Pratt to Leavenworth, the message I heard from Kansans is they want their way of live preserved. They want their representatives to fight alongside President Trump, reduce Washington red tape, and advocate for new and fair trade agreements so our farmers can feed the world. For the most part, Kansans just want a decent job with a good wage and a fair shot at the American Dream. Aside from the safety and security afforded to them, most would otherwise be happy to not have Washington involved in our day-to-day lives. Despite folks' disagreements on some issues, Kansans are a people who largely agree on the importance of faith, community, and hard work. After completing this tour of all 105 Kansas counties, I have a greater appreciation for the challenges of Kansans of all walks of life. Each conversation was an opportunity to hear an individual's story about the burden of securing affordable healthcare for a loved one, finding good workers to grow a small farm or business, finding a home to raise their family in, and protecting and nurturing the communities they love and cherish. I don't have all the answers or quick fixes for our challenges, but I will continue to strive to make Kansas a better place to live.…”