I ask the American people to consider the legacy this administration has handed us in the defense budget as we spend billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars without the tools and ability to track these dollars.

Planned Parenthood National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association and NARAL Pro-Choice America have all highly rated his position on abortion. He formerly worked as director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and as a lobbyist for the dental profession. He also worked for the city of Everett Washington as director of economic development for the city's port.

Representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district which includes the Canadian bordering exclave Point Roberts serving since 2001. S. He is a member of the Democratic Party.