Political Quotes

“much of the area that is sandwiched between Mac and Will's two districts is represented by another retired Member of our delegation, Mike Conaway. Before finding his way into public service, Mike served our country in the Army and was stationed at Fort Hood. But he quickly made his way to the Permian Basin and built a successful career in the private sector before getting involved with politics. During his 16 years in Congress, he has represented the folks of Texas 11 and burned the candle at both ends in the process of doing so. Mike is a man of faith, believes in the right to life, and is an advocate for a strong defense and has been a champion for our Nation's veterans. His background as a CPA--we could use a few more of those, maybe less lawyers. But his background as a CPA has helped drive debates on our Nation's spending habits, and I know his expertise in this area will be deeply missed. I believe Mike would agree that at the top of his mountain of achievements are those for our farmers and ranchers. He authored the 2018 farm bill, which provides the support, certainty, and stability for our farmers that they need in order to operate in a modern economy. This legislation strengthened crop insurance, created seed cotton eligibility for the farm bill safety net, and helped counter cattle tick fever and other animal risks.…”