Craig Porter for Congress

Florida's 25th Congressional District

Issues

Government Spending- Government spending should be brought to a level that can be maintained and also begin to pay down the debt. A country as great as the United States should be able to even build and maintain an adequate reserve.

National Defense- National Defense must be the first priority of our military. Funding for the protection of our soil must be number one on the budget.

Immigration- Legal immigration is necessary. Legal immigrants should be afforded the appropriate courtesy the United States government offers; however, illegal immigrants need to be handled differently. Legal is legal while illegal is illegal.

Government- The government has become larger than it needs to be. We the People will restore the republic and regain control of the government of and for the people.

Economy- Once upon a time the American entrepreneurial spirit was unbound from an overburdening government. For the economy to regain its health and resume its growth we must unbridle the business owner from the yoke of excessive and inappropriate regulation.

Foreign Policy- We should always deal with foreign nations in a manner that respects their wishes for self government while always remaining strong for the self interests of the United States.

Energy/Environment- We must balance the needs of the economy with the preservation and conservation of the environment.

Everglades- he Everglades is a critical state resource whose importance cannot be emphasized enough. The surrounding economy and ecology of South Florida depends upon the proper use, maintenance, and preservation of the Glades.