(New York, NY) Lee Zeldin, Major in the U.S. Army Reserves and New York State Senator, today launched his campaign for Congress in New York’s First Congressional District. Please see his announcement video and script below:
Aren’t you tired of the way Washington is failing to represent us? I am. I’m Lee Zeldin and I’m running for United States Congress.
Born and raised on Long Island, I’m now raising a family of my own here with my wife Diana. Our beautiful twin daughters Mikayla and Arianna are two of the most important reasons why I’m running. Our kids deserve more opportunities than their parents and grandparents. That is the American Way.
But that is not the path that we are on as a nation. I strongly believe in the freedom upon which our country was built. We all have a duty to stand up and protect it…our Constitution and our liberties. That’s why I proudly served as a U.S. Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and why I still serve as a Major in the Reserves. I continued to stand up for what is right and just as a federal prosecutor and military magistrate.
I have no tolerance for those who play by their own set of rules. Integrity. Duty. Hard work. That is the example I set for my daughters. I also believe you can’t complain if you’re not willing to fight for change. That’s why I ran for and won a seat in the New York State Senate. I fought and I won many of those fights. I was proud to lead the repeal of the MTA Payroll Tax for 80% of employers, secure funding for military veterans suffering from PTSD and eliminate the saltwater fishing license fee. I sponsored the nation’s strongest property tax cap and helped reduce middle income tax rates to the lowest level in 60 years.
Now it’s time to shake up things in Washington. I have a plan to fight for our seniors, our children, young families and everyone in between. I ask you to visit my website at zeldinforcongress.com to learn more about me and my positions on issues that matter to you. But I won’t be able to do it alone. We’re going to need to work together to send a real message to Washington. I need you to join my team – volunteer your time, encourage your neighbors and relatives to get involved and donate to our campaign to help spread our message. I will continue fighting every day on the job. Together we can end the era of fiscal insanity and DC dysfunction. It’s time to restore our American Dream.
I’m Lee Zeldin and I approve this message. I’m running for Congress because it’s time for new leadership, a louder voice and a fresh perspective.
