Suzanne and I would like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. We hope you find time to spend the holiday with family and enjoy one of my favorite American traditions.

I recently returned home from Washington, D.C., and this Thanksgiving I am thankful for more than being at home with my family.

I am thankful that, even during these challenging times, we still live in the greatest country on earth.

Please join me on this day of thanks in praying for our country and thanking the brave men and women in the military who protect our freedoms.

I want to share with you an insightful piece Mitt Romney wrote for the New York Times. I share many of his opinions - the so-called "Big Three" automakers need restructuring to once again become competitive in the marketplace, and I do not believe a handout from the American taxpayers will accomplish that.

You can read Mitt Romney's article here. If you would like to express your own opinion, please share your comments below.

I'm back in Washington this week to prepare for the 111th Congress. As you probably heard, the Democrats had planned to pass legislation that would provide a bailout to the automobile industry in the form of new, low-interest loans using the financial stabilization money that was passed in October.
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Today we recognize the countless soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who have answered the call of duty to defend our nation. America has been blessed to have these brave men and women make sacrifices to serve in the armed forces. Whether they served during war or peacetime, on active duty or in the Reserves, on the home front or abroad, these patriots all deserve our respect and gratitude.
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There is an overlooked Republican success story right here in Texas when it comes to this election. The Texas Congressional delegation gained a Republican seat in this election. This is overshadowed by the Democratic gains in Congress, which came in other states.
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On Election Day, I humbly ask for your vote so that I can continue to represent our conservative values in Washington, D.C.

In this election where Democrats have been making gains across the country and across Texas, it is more important than ever that you take the time out of your busy schedule to vote. You can find resources here on voting locations and times.
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