"As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritim..." — Jeff Van Drew

Since the founding of our nation, our democracy has been the beacon of hope and the standard by which other countries look to.

We have come a long way in terms of equality for every race, sex and creed in this nation. We still have a ways to go to before we are there for everyone, but we must find peaceful and meaningful solutions that offer positive outcomes for all.

I plan to work with all my colleagues on education and labor issues and to ensure the security of our nation by providing agencies from FEMA's disaster recovery efforts to the Coast Guard protecting our nation with the tools they need to be successful.