Dear Fellow Americans:                                                                                        

I am running for this office because I am concerned about the future of our country. I am not now nor have I ever been a follower of any political party, though I am a registered Republican.

Like most of you, I vote for the man or woman whom I believe to be the best person for the job. In my case, I truly believe I have had the most challenging experiences in my life to prepare me for this office.

I know what it is to do hard, honest and dirty work. For over three years I worked in a foundry as a chipper and grinder. I belonged to three unions, so I know the needs of American workers.

Injury to my back forced me to begin a career in sales. For the past 25 years, I have been a straight commission sales representative for some of the largest insurance companies in America. And in all that time, there has never been one complaint lodged against me with the Illinois State Department of Insurance.

And that is because I give all my clients personal service whenever they have need of it. When I'm elected,I will bring that same personal service to all the people of this district.

Finally, I am a veteran of modern war with all its horrors. I served my country willingly and honorably in the Viet Nam war as a combat infantryman.

I believe my experience in business, my survival in war and my courage in politics has made me into the kind of leader that can make a real impact on the criminal and wasteful ways of Washington.

Thank You,