This is a challenging time for our government, and many of our elected officials in Congress have failed to provide us with the leadership we deserve.
I am running for California’s 49th Congressional district to help return our government to the high aspirations and traditions that we as a nation have valued throughout our history. Integrity, competence, fiscal responsibility will be more than buzzwords when I’m elected - they will be integrated into every act throughout my term in Congress.
Americans want and deserve a government that works, that provides basic services competently. We want to feel safe, strong and respected in the world. We must begin practicing solid global citizenship for the good of the nation and the people - indeed, for the good of the world and generations to come.
My goals when elected include:
- Bringing the Iraq war to a rapid conclusion.
- Ensuring that veterans get the medical care and support they need and deserve.
- Developing alternative sources of energy to reduce global warming and achieve independence from Middle East oil.
- Providing affordable, quality healthcare for all.
- Reducing the deficit through fiscal responsibility and by eliminating reckless spending.
- Representing all the people of our district, not just special interests and selected supporters.
I believed the Iraq war was a mistake from the beginning. Today, the continuing occupation takes our eye off the growth of terrorism elsewhere and ignores the needs of our people at home. One of my most important goals will be working with Congress to develop alternative sources of energy. Building new, alternative energy sources will help reduce our need for oil (one of our main reasons for the Iraq war), and will also take an important first step toward reducing the threat of global warming. While so much focus is overseas, we cannot ignore the millions of Americans without healthcare. Providing quality, affordable healthcare for all is a goal we must achieve over the next four years.
I am running for Congress to unseat the incumbent, Darrell Issa, who has allowed the Bush administration’s failed policies to continue. His voting record has failed veterans, seniors, working families, and the environment. He has joined with Bush in an unprecedented run-up of the national debt and now has used his own considerable wealth in an attempt to subvert California’s system of electing our next President.
The 49th district deserves a Congressman who represents all the people in the district. Darrell Issa is positioned firmly at the far right end of the political spectrum. I am a moderate and have throughout my life shown an ability to work effectively with all people. I ask for your support — your vote, your advice, referrals, contributions or any other way you can help us win in November, 2008.
Heartfelt thanks for your consideration.
Robert J. Hamilton
Democratic candidate for California’s 49th Congressional District
