Rep. Patrick Murphy

In 2006, Democrats across Pennsylvania stood together and demanded change – not just for our state, but for our country. Across the Commonwealth, we won elections – including mine – where no one gave us a chance. Together, through our commitment to change the status quo and rubberstamp Congress, we were able to send four new Pennsylvania Democrats to Washington. I am honored to represent you and I am working hard to make Pennsylvania proud.

The 2006 victory was the result of long days, a lot of late nights, and a commitment to win. In my new book, Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress, I write about my campaign – and what it meant to have such grassroots support from so many in Pennsylvania. From what I witnessed in Iraq to our hard-fought campaign, it is a story about service and I hope it inspires others to get involved, not just in politics or the military, but to become public servants for our community and country.

As the first Iraq war veteran elected to Congress, it is an honor to fight on behalf of our troops and veterans as well as to bring our troops home from Iraq. In my book, I describe seeing – up close – the foreign policy failures of the Bush administration. We cannot continue these policies and we cannot – as some have suggested – stay in Iraq for 100 years.

In 2006, we worked together to bring change to Washington. Join me and your fellow Democrats as we continue the fight for a new direction both at home and abroad. If we work together this year, if we stand up for the values and country we believe in, then there is no doubt we’ll be successful again throughout our state.

-- Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-08)

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