I support the president as I have every other president that I've worked with when I think he is right. I oppose them when I think he is wrong.

But I am running on my record of independence.

With Maduro rightfully captured, the circumstances have now changed. While I support the operation to seize Nicolas Maduro, which was extraordinary in its precision and complexity, I do not support committing additional U.S. forces or…

a fiscally responsible move that will spur scientific research necessary to maintain U.S. competitiveness

Congress should have been informed about the operation earlier and needs to be involved as this situation evolves.

Our lobsterman, our blueberry growers, our potato farmers will pay the price.

I had two flights diverted at the last second.

I’m very concerned about air traffic controllers.

I was disappointed more than surprised, because it clearly is an end-run around Congress.

Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.

Under the US Constitution, Congress has the power of the purse, and the Government Accountability Office has concluded that this type of rescission is unlawful and not permitted by the Impoundment Control Act.