Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened our national defense, but until now our nation's immigration policies have not adapted to the needs of a post-September 11th world.

Born in Jackson Michigan Chocola is the graduated from the Hillsdale College Thomas M. He defeated former Mishawaka Marian School Board President Joe Donnelly in 2004 and lost in a rematch in 2006. House defeating former Democratic congresswoman Jill Long Thompson.