One of the things you don't always realize when you're younger is that not everything you try is going to work. Mike Pompeo realizethingwork Change image and share on social
It should surprise no one that I'm out arguing for small government, reduced spending and getting our financial house in order, along with reasonable regulations and no more. Mike Pompeo arguefinancialgovernment Change image and share on social
We must protect the very things that make America so special - most certainly including our civil liberties. But we cannot do so without strong national security and a thoughtful and informed discourse. Mike Pompeo americacivildiscourse share on social
Old ideas of not trading because 'they won't open their markets to us' miss the entire point of allowing goods to be imported into the United States - because we want and need them and because someone here believes that the good or service received in exchange for our dollars creates value for them. Mike Pompeo allowbelievecreate share on social
For folks in Washington to believe that they are smart enough to pick the next energy technology is, in my judgment, the height of arrogance. For me or any of my peers to pick energy-technology X as the solution to solving America's energy problems is just a fool's errand. Mike Pompeo americaarroganceenergy share on social
I have run two small businesses in Kansas, and I have seen how government can crush entrepreneurism. That's why I ran for Congress. It just so happens that there are a lot of people in south central Kansas who agree with me on that. Mike Pompeo agreebusinesscentral share on social
Historically, we have lived in a nation of energy dependence. Dependence on others for our heating and electricity, and for our fuel for transportation. Mike Pompeo dependenceelectricityenergy Change image and share on social
I'd start a business again in a heartbeat. Indeed, I hope that one day I may get the chance to do so when my mission here in Washington, D.C. is complete. Mike Pompeo businesschancecomplete Change image and share on social
Protectionist politicians cannot stand the notion of a fossil-fuel-rich America maintaining record levels of production through exports. Mike Pompeo americaexportfossil Change image and share on social
My goal in getting rid of tax loopholes is not to raise taxes. Our problem in Washington, D.C. is not a revenue problem, it is a spending problem. Mike Pompeo goalloopholeproblem Change image and share on social