When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, and every day since I retired – which I did after my wife Gabby was shot in the head while serving her constituents.
In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much.
Secretary Hegseth’s tweet is the first I heard of this. I also saw the President’s posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death.
If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.
Thank you, Kansas, for another four years! As we move forward, know that I continue to be fully committed to working with Kansans of all political stripes to make this the best state to live, work, and raise a family.
Senator Lana Theis accused me by name of grooming and sexualizing children in an attempt to marginalize me for standing up against her marginalizing the LGBTQ community...in a fundraising email, for herself.
Hate wins when people like me stand by and let it happen. I won't.
Staring at this wedding ring.
Thinking of what SCOTUS means to our lives. Our families. Our marriages. Our rights.
I need you to vote.
We all need you to vote.
Thanks to Monday night’s game sponsor @KochIndustries for its longtime support of K-State Athletics and student scholarships at Kansas State University.
One of the great things about K-State is the passion and sense of purpose our faculty and staff bring to the table every day. Dr. Bosco will remain a shining example of these values, even in retirement. The positive impact he has had on SGA will guide us for years to come.