Analyzing calls for federal regulation of Silicon Valley.

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Building an Alliance of Democracies.

I am encouraged by the reported Senate reaction (Politico) to the latest salvo in the trade war, the agriculture department's announcement to ramp up Roosevelt-era farm subsidies to offset the Administration's tariffs.

American workers have always been industrious, leading to long-term growth and prosperity. The American spirit is one of self-reliance and individual drive to improve our financial situation, and it hasn’t wavered much even after centuries of increasing our standard of living. Long-term investments in education and a willingness to move for economic opportunities helped America succeed.