I am not saying that during the Second World War Germany did not, under the leadership of the National Socialist government, commit crimes.

I am honored that my freshman class colleagues have put their trust in me to represent our historic class at the leadership table. The incoming freshman class of Representatives is large and diverse but we share many common goals including cutting wasteful spending, getting our economy back on track and making government smarter and more efficient.

It's not as if our party has a leadership campaign underway.

Life isn't easy, and leadership is harder still.

In the military, I learned that 'leadership' means raising your hand and volunteering for the tough, important assignments.