Howdy y’all,
I would like to thank you for your friendship and your support.
This past year has been amazing. Together we accomplished something that many people didn’t think could be done. It is all thanks to you and all of our friends and family that we got to where we are today.
We achieved 47.3% of the vote. It was a long and hard-fought primary, and I am proud of all the work that we have done. Like all of you, I look forward to November when Texans and Americans everywhere will send a message to Washington that we need a new generation of leaders. Together we will get our country back on track.
Our work does not end tonight, and I encourage all of you to come together and elect the new leadership that will point our country in the right direction.
-W
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Repeal It
On March 29, 2010, I signed the Club for Growth's Repeal It Pledge.
I am against the recently passed health care "reform" legislation and I am committed to common sense solutions to fixing what ails our health care system, but stand against ineffectual, unconstitutional government intrusion into personal health care decisions.
Our health care system should be more transparent, increase competition between health care and insurance providers. The goal should be increased affordability and accessibility. All Americans should have a certain level of health insurance. However, we should be trying to achieve this reform by moving toward less government control and more individual empowerment. The aim of any reform should be to put the consumer, not the insurer or the government, at the center of the system.
I am against the recently passed health care "reform" legislation and I am committed to common sense solutions to fixing what ails our health care system, but stand against ineffectual, unconstitutional government intrusion into personal health care decisions.
Our health care system should be more transparent, increase competition between health care and insurance providers. The goal should be increased affordability and accessibility. All Americans should have a certain level of health insurance. However, we should be trying to achieve this reform by moving toward less government control and more individual empowerment. The aim of any reform should be to put the consumer, not the insurer or the government, at the center of the system.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Run-Off Election Basics
After our strong finish in the Primary, we are headed into the Run-Off Election that will be decided on April 13th.
I wanted to provide you with a few details about this stage in the election, to let you know how to participate.
First, you can vote in the run-off if you are already registered to vote, or register to vote by March 15th. If you voted in the primary, you are already registered, there is no need to re-register. You can check here to see if you are registered to vote. If you aren't registered, please call the campaign office at 210-957-3275 or click here to register to vote.
Second, if you are registered and did not vote in the Democratic Party primary, you are eligible to vote in the Run-Off election.
Early voting is the most convenient time to cast your ballot. Early voting in the Run-Off starts April 5th and lasts until April 9th. The polling locations have not yet been released, but should be the same as the early voting locations in March. Please check with your county registrar or call our campaign office to determine where you should vote.
And lastly, Election Day is April 13th. This is the last day to cast your ballot, and the polls should be open until 7 pm. It is important that you do vote in this election. Very few traditionally make it to the polls in a Run-Off, so your vote counts even more.
Here's a recent post with great information on how Run-Off election's work.
Thank you for your support, and please visit http://www.texansforhurd.com/ for new updates!
-Will
I wanted to provide you with a few details about this stage in the election, to let you know how to participate.
First, you can vote in the run-off if you are already registered to vote, or register to vote by March 15th. If you voted in the primary, you are already registered, there is no need to re-register. You can check here to see if you are registered to vote. If you aren't registered, please call the campaign office at 210-957-3275 or click here to register to vote.
Second, if you are registered and did not vote in the Democratic Party primary, you are eligible to vote in the Run-Off election.
Early voting is the most convenient time to cast your ballot. Early voting in the Run-Off starts April 5th and lasts until April 9th. The polling locations have not yet been released, but should be the same as the early voting locations in March. Please check with your county registrar or call our campaign office to determine where you should vote.
And lastly, Election Day is April 13th. This is the last day to cast your ballot, and the polls should be open until 7 pm. It is important that you do vote in this election. Very few traditionally make it to the polls in a Run-Off, so your vote counts even more.
Here's a recent post with great information on how Run-Off election's work.
Thank you for your support, and please visit http://www.texansforhurd.com/ for new updates!
-Will
Monday, March 1, 2010
Remember to Vote on March 2nd!
Please remember to vote on March 2nd in the Republican primary. I've worked hard over the past several months to introduce myself to you, the voters of the 23rd District of Texas, and now is your chance to make your decision. I hope that I have earned your vote.
If you are not sure where to vote, please visit the Texas Secretary of State's website to find out where you can cast your ballot. And please remember that the polls will close at 7 pm tomorrow evening.
Will
If you are not sure where to vote, please visit the Texas Secretary of State's website to find out where you can cast your ballot. And please remember that the polls will close at 7 pm tomorrow evening.
Will
Friday, January 29, 2010
San Antonio and Cybersecurity
Developing ways to confront the threats to our nation’s cybersecurity poses one of the most serious economic and national security challenges of the 21st century. In the digital age, our hard earned dollars, proprietary information and national secrets are all stored digital, yet those in government have been slow to recognize the threat posed to our digital infrastructure and data.
The Department of Defense assesses that there are 10,000 to 1 million cyber attacks a day on DOD infrastructure. More than half of 600 IT executives surveyed said their companies had already suffered a large-scale attack or stealthy infiltration from organized crime gangs, terrorists or nation-states.
Having been involved in a number of offensive and defensive Information Operations for the U.S. Intelligence, I can tell you that the threat posed by organized intelligence operations of our foreign adversaries is formidable.
Our elected leaders need to be able to understand the threat and be committed to securing the nation's information infrastructure. This requires collaboration between the public and private sectors, and cooperation between civilian and military agencies.
Due to a unique combination of pre-existing business, academic, governmental, military and public sector initiatives San Antonio is fortunately poised to become Cyber City, USA. San Antonio can lead the way in protecting our nation's digital infrastructure. This will grow jobs in San Antonio and the surrounding areas and help keep America safe. I encourage Congress to create a Cyber Caucus that will formalize Congress’ commitment to support to cyber security missions, research and development, education and workforce development.
-Will
The Department of Defense assesses that there are 10,000 to 1 million cyber attacks a day on DOD infrastructure. More than half of 600 IT executives surveyed said their companies had already suffered a large-scale attack or stealthy infiltration from organized crime gangs, terrorists or nation-states.
Having been involved in a number of offensive and defensive Information Operations for the U.S. Intelligence, I can tell you that the threat posed by organized intelligence operations of our foreign adversaries is formidable.
Our elected leaders need to be able to understand the threat and be committed to securing the nation's information infrastructure. This requires collaboration between the public and private sectors, and cooperation between civilian and military agencies.
Due to a unique combination of pre-existing business, academic, governmental, military and public sector initiatives San Antonio is fortunately poised to become Cyber City, USA. San Antonio can lead the way in protecting our nation's digital infrastructure. This will grow jobs in San Antonio and the surrounding areas and help keep America safe. I encourage Congress to create a Cyber Caucus that will formalize Congress’ commitment to support to cyber security missions, research and development, education and workforce development.
-Will
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Scott Brown and the Voters of Texas' 23rd District
Over the next few weeks, it will be hard not to hear about the importance and impact of Scott Brown’s win. Those who connect the dots correctly will realize that last year’s Republican victories in New Jersey and Virginia, and Scott Brown’s election last night in Massachusetts, are the beginning of something larger, a wave that won’t stop anytime soon.
Last night’s results confirm what I have learned by spending countless hours on the doorsteps and in the kitchens of voters across the District: hardworking Americans have had enough of the runaway spending and explosive growth in government that has come to characterize this Congress and Administration. What the talking heads will want to talk about now is that the balance of power is shifting, that many democrats will be rethinking their position on issues. What they won’t talk about is that until a few days ago, many of them didn’t see this coming.
It isn’t a stretch to say that eight weeks ago, then-State Representative Scott Brown wasn’t very well known outside of his southwest Boston district. When he made the decision to seek the senate seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy, the powers-that-be and pundits considered Brown to be an unlikely long-shot.
Conventional wisdom dictated that a good Republican who promised to run a respectful and clean campaign that focused on the issues would not be able to win a seat that had been held by a democrat for so long. Thankfully, Brown proved conventional wisdom wrong.
Brown surrounded himself with folks that believed in him and made a commitment to stay true to his principles, and set out to do the thing that folks said couldn’t be done. He is now the new junior Republican Senator from Massachussetts and everyone will be saying his name at the water coolers, over coffee or on facebook. Scott Brown is an example of how achieving anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.
I’ve been blessed to have had great role models in my life. My mother and father taught me many lessons, but above all they taught me that I could achieve any goal as long as I was honest with myself and others, and willing to work at it and never let up.
At the Agency, we were called upon time and time again to complete tasks that others had thought were impossible. Through it all, I learned from my colleagues how to think clearly in difficult situations and how to have steady nerves in the face of adversity.
Those on the left and in the White House will begin their spin today. They’ll blame Coakley’s campaign, and they’ll say that this is in no way a referendum on the President and his misguided policies. And they’ll be wrong – in Scott Brown, we all can see that a good guy, running a clean, respectful campaign focused on conservative principles can and will finish first. And that’s exciting.
-Will
Last night’s results confirm what I have learned by spending countless hours on the doorsteps and in the kitchens of voters across the District: hardworking Americans have had enough of the runaway spending and explosive growth in government that has come to characterize this Congress and Administration. What the talking heads will want to talk about now is that the balance of power is shifting, that many democrats will be rethinking their position on issues. What they won’t talk about is that until a few days ago, many of them didn’t see this coming.
It isn’t a stretch to say that eight weeks ago, then-State Representative Scott Brown wasn’t very well known outside of his southwest Boston district. When he made the decision to seek the senate seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy, the powers-that-be and pundits considered Brown to be an unlikely long-shot.
Conventional wisdom dictated that a good Republican who promised to run a respectful and clean campaign that focused on the issues would not be able to win a seat that had been held by a democrat for so long. Thankfully, Brown proved conventional wisdom wrong.
Brown surrounded himself with folks that believed in him and made a commitment to stay true to his principles, and set out to do the thing that folks said couldn’t be done. He is now the new junior Republican Senator from Massachussetts and everyone will be saying his name at the water coolers, over coffee or on facebook. Scott Brown is an example of how achieving anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.
I’ve been blessed to have had great role models in my life. My mother and father taught me many lessons, but above all they taught me that I could achieve any goal as long as I was honest with myself and others, and willing to work at it and never let up.
At the Agency, we were called upon time and time again to complete tasks that others had thought were impossible. Through it all, I learned from my colleagues how to think clearly in difficult situations and how to have steady nerves in the face of adversity.
Those on the left and in the White House will begin their spin today. They’ll blame Coakley’s campaign, and they’ll say that this is in no way a referendum on the President and his misguided policies. And they’ll be wrong – in Scott Brown, we all can see that a good guy, running a clean, respectful campaign focused on conservative principles can and will finish first. And that’s exciting.
-Will
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Response to Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan
I am deeply and truly saddened by the attack on the Forward Operating Base Chapman in Afghanistan yesterday. To lose one’s colleagues to this madness is difficult, to lose friends even more so.
Every day, Americans are working to fight extremism and combat terrorism in a part of the world very far and different from where they are from. Our brave young men and women fight tirelessly to protect us and provide safety and security for others, and do not deserve to be targeted by those whose only weapon is fear.
Our goal in Afghanistan, to dismantle al-Qa’ida and to support a government that protects and respects its citizens, is a noble one that deserves our focus, sacrifice, and dedication. My brothers and sisters who gave their lives did so not only our country, but for the future of a country many of us will never visit, and should be remembered as heroes.
As we begin the New Year, we should honor these and the other heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice, by keeping them and their families forever in our prayers, and never losing our resolve to stand against the evil in the world.
-Will
Every day, Americans are working to fight extremism and combat terrorism in a part of the world very far and different from where they are from. Our brave young men and women fight tirelessly to protect us and provide safety and security for others, and do not deserve to be targeted by those whose only weapon is fear.
Our goal in Afghanistan, to dismantle al-Qa’ida and to support a government that protects and respects its citizens, is a noble one that deserves our focus, sacrifice, and dedication. My brothers and sisters who gave their lives did so not only our country, but for the future of a country many of us will never visit, and should be remembered as heroes.
As we begin the New Year, we should honor these and the other heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice, by keeping them and their families forever in our prayers, and never losing our resolve to stand against the evil in the world.
-Will
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