From the desk of Larry Bucshon

As we observe today this most solemn of national holidays, I join with all Americans in extending our heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes of well being to America’s veterans — past and present. You keep us free, and now across more than two centuries, you have done more to advance democracy and freedom in the world than any fighting force throughout human history.
 
    America is free because America’s finest sons and daughters have stepped forward over the generations to win our Independence, to reconcile our ideals to the need for the brotherhood of all, and to defeat tyranny in Europe and Communism around the globe.
 
    Today we are engaged in yet another epic struggle against freedom and self-government.  This battle against terrorism and Islamic extremism, sometimes called The Long War, has called forth the best of this generation to defeat America’s foes anew so that freedom’s march continues.
 
    As a former officer in the United States Navy Reserves, I join all American’s of goodwill in offering all our fighting men and women a salute — particularly those who paid the ultimate price of sacrificing their very lives –  and praying for these heroes and their families as they stand in harm’s way for us.
 
    Sincerely,
    Larry Bucshon

From the desk of Larry Bucshon

 
Thank you for electing me to represent our conservative cause this fall. My wife Kathryn and I are overwhelmed by the generous support we’ve received throughout this campaign.
 
I want to express my respect and admiration for the other seven candidates. As I traveled around the district speaking with folks like Kristi Risk, John Lee Smith, Dan Stockton, Steve Westell, and Bud Bernitt, it was clear that we shared common values and a common goal.
 
Now it is time for all of us to unify behind a common purpose of limited, Constitutional government that operates within its means. We are campaigning on more than just saying “no” to extreme liberal policies. We are offering real change that trims government, protects liberties and restores free market principles.

 
This is my first foray into politics, and I believe our country needs new, fresh perspectives in Congress like mine. As Evan Bayh recently noted, “Congress is not operating as it should…Even at a time of enormous national challenge, the people’s business is not getting done.” I could not agree more.
 
Unfortunately my opponent – Trent VanHaaften – supports the agenda of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi that Evan Bayh so aptly deplored. VanHaaften is a seasoned political operative who has worked his way up the ranks of Indiana House Democrat leadership by voting with them lock-step. We cannot afford more of this agenda in Congress, but I will need your help to defeat it.
 
The stakes for our country and for Indiana are extremely high.  For that reason I take this victory and nomination very seriously. Please join me in this cause starting today.
 
Thank you again for your support and for making this possible.
 
Sincerely,
Larry Bucshon