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Letter: Fleischmann’s experience needed in Washington

Posted at 10:59 pm November 2, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

There comes a point when individuals in leadership positions need more than just knowledge about legislation and policy—they need experience.

The Third District needs a representative who has already dealt with the pressures, as well as adeptly handled the influence, that comes along with serving in public office. Congressman Fleischmann has supported and pushed many key pieces of legislation through the House, some of which have contributed to a significant reduction in government spending and an increase in job growth.

Congressman Fleischmann has also served honorably on many committees essential to American prosperity and security, such as the Energy and Water Development, Homeland Security and Labor, Health and Human Services Committees. Chuck already knows what it takes to be productive in office. He is the best candidate for the job because he has head knowledge coupled with experience, enhancing his effectiveness and consequently our own welfare as a state and a nation.

More leaders need what Congressman Fleischmann has: solid values and the experience needed to get things done in Washington. I believe in his ability to lead and to serve the interests of Tennesseans and Americans at large. Please join with me in voting for Chuck Fleischmann.​

David Logan

Cleveland, Tennessee

Filed Under: Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Chuck Fleischmann, Congressman Fleischmann, Energy and Water Development, experience, government spending, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and Labor, House, job growth, legislation, policy, public office, Representative, Tennessee, Third District

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