Donald Trump has not yet earned my vote. And I’m not simply going to say ‘never,’ because I do not want to empower Hillary Clinton. – Jeff Fortenberry
We need a new health care architecture that will reduce costs, improve outcomes, and protect vulnerable persons. – Jeff Fortenberry
You cannot classify a whole group of people based upon their religion and determine their intent. That’s not fair. It’s not American. – Jeff Fortenberry
We’re living in a time where I think most people are wanting someone to invite them respectfully to a policy position, not try to just slash and burn the other person. – Jeff Fortenberry
I would like to see Donald Trump lay out specifics on an economic agenda that are realistic, that are small-business focused. – Jeff Fortenberry
I belong to the political party that generally fits my philosophical beliefs, but I reserve the right to vote my conscience after careful deliberation. My voting record reflects this. – Jeff Fortenberry
The House of Representatives should not be locked down by the decided play of a few in leadership. – Jeff Fortenberry
I thought incorporating Columbus and Platte County into the 1st District was a good idea. – Jeff Fortenberry
So many young people are coming out of a generation that has experienced deep woundedness and brokenness, and they are full of life. They are eager to engage. They care about community, and they care about one another. – Jeff Fortenberry
Based on my experience, I believe that Ben Sasse has the right policy background, a notable commitment to public service – and, perhaps most importantly, the courage – to help renew our country. – Jeff Fortenberry
There is a need for a vision that’s compelling and uplifting, especially in a time when people are worried. At the same time, in this era, hard work and lofty rhetoric are not going to compel you to the presidency. – Jeff Fortenberry
Shifting loyalties in the Middle East make it difficult to vet supposed moderate groups. – Jeff Fortenberry
The strength of the nation ultimately depends upon the strength of family and community. – Jeff Fortenberry
We must continue to foster relevant and constructive dialogue among Israeli and Palestinian communities. – Jeff Fortenberry
Simply looking at the status quo and suggesting that the tax code is sacrosanct and can never change, and that decisions made in the ’80s and ’90s can never change, is absurd. – Jeff Fortenberry
Some states like Nebraska have thus far responsibly managed their budgets, even in tough times, and I could not ask Nebraskans to pay for poor governance elsewhere. – Jeff Fortenberry
By keeping your eye on the ultimate goal, you lean into the mess and try to make the outcome a little better. – Jeff Fortenberry
While the agreement provides a level of constraint on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, it confers legitimacy on their nuclear threshold status, an unprecedented shift for a country with so many entanglements. – Jeff Fortenberry