Where I Stand: The Cigarette Tax

Posted on January 25, 2008 
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S.C. Senate Rules

Posted on January 25, 2008 
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Where I Stand: Illegal Immigration

Posted on January 25, 2008 
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Welcome to my Website

Posted on January 25, 2008 
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The Principles of Compromise, not the Compromise of Principles

Posted on November 12, 2007 
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“Those of you who know me best know me as a dentist or a soccer coach or a friend or neighbor. I’ve built my life with a focus on giving back to the community and the people who have been so supportive of my family and me throughout the years. A real key to success in any endeavor is to learn how to listen carefully, something many politicians have forgotten.

It was clear to me that in order to have any positive impact on the residents of this District, I would have to understand how “the system” works to make it work for us. Even before I was officially sworn into office as your State Senator, I began listening carefully - and studying how best to accomplish my objectives in Columbia.

There are many fine men and women serving in the legislature - each with an eye on what is best for his or her constituents and for the entire state. I work overtime to understand their vision and their needs so that I can find ways in which to apply the principles of compromise to maximize our mutual goals. In that process, however, I understand that you elected me to serve you by believing in my vision and my ability to get the job done - but never to compromise the principles that are at the foundation of my political philosophy: That less government is better than more government; that lower taxes are better than higher taxes; and that State government should only invest in those things which cannot better be accomplished by individuals and businesses.”