Speech #880299926

I am independent of thought. I have supported our President when I believed him to be right and opposed him when I felt his program not the wisest course for our country. I proposed legislation seeking to ease financial hardships of the retired and the elderly. to broaden social security and amend the tax law. to reform Federal tax rates and establish tax credits and exemptions. and to remove certain excise taxes. to ease hardships caused by oversubscribed immigration quotas. making it possible for many families to be reunited. to control backdoor spending of Federal funds. to permit a noncompulsory nondenominational prayer in public schools. to investigate misdeeds of Members and employees of the Congress. to require financial reports from officials and employees of the Government. of news media. lobbyists. and others who do business with the Federal Government. I have been given a distinguished service award from Americans for Constitutional Action. a watchdog of the treasury award from the National Associated Businessmen. and the 10th anniversary commemorative medal of the Assembly of Captive European Nations. I have substantially assisted businessmen on Long Island in their contacts with the Federal Government. as well as hundreds of individuals who have asked for my help.