Thank you to the readers of the 'Huffington Post' for voting me the 'Hottest Freshman' of the 111th Congress. It's about time politicians from Illinois were known for something other than bad haircuts or having the ability to walk on water. Aaron Schock 111thabilitybad share on social
I'm not from a political family and didn't grow up dreaming of being George Washington. I started working in 8th grade and have held every odd job possible - working in a gravel pit, weighing big wheelers, ticket sales, data base management - but I knew if I worked hard and got experience, I could apply that experience to my next endeavor. Aaron Schock 8thbasebig share on social
Your belief system tends to be a function of how you were raised. Being raised in the Midwest and in a relatively conservative household, my views were shaped by my upbringing, by my Christian faith. Aaron Schock beliefchristianconservative Change image and share on social
I don't believe that we should limit waterboarding - or, quite frankly, any other alternative torture technique - if it means saving Americans' lives. Aaron Schock alternativeamericanfrankly Change image and share on social
Each year I host a leadership summit in my district, and my biggest advice to young people is get experience. Get your foot in the door. Aaron Schock advicebigdistrict Change image and share on social
I have always had great respect for former president Mandela. The personal sacrifices he made in order to achieve what was right for the people of South Africa is something I carry with me every day. Aaron Schock achieveafricacarry Change image and share on social
I didn't start working out until college. But in college I could feel my body changing, and I knew that if I didn't make some changes, I was going to go in the wrong direction. Aaron Schock bodychangecollege Change image and share on social
The biggest misconception people have about me is that when they see how young I am, they think, 'Oh, this guy must have always wanted to be in politics; his parents must have been politically connected.' I'm a finance major and always intended to go into business. Aaron Schock bigbusinessconnect share on social
When 'Men's Health' reached out and said, 'Will you be on the 'Today Show' and do a fitness challenge?' I said, 'OK. I'm not showing them anything they don't already know.' But I'm going to take what some would argue is a negative or not substantive and turn it into a substantive thing to hopefully do some good for people. Aaron Schock arguechallengefitness share on social
Obviously, exercise is an important part of my life, and I think taking care of yourself is an important part of every individual's health care. Aaron Schock careexercisehealth Change image and share on social