"All throughout my career, I have eagerly followed the social and political challenges that face our generation. The time has come for me to consider how I can contribute solutions to these problems through involvement in the political process. Like many of you, I have been saddened with the turn of events in American politics, particularly the all time low approval rating of Congress. Rather than sit back and complain, I have decided that it is time to take a stand, put my faith in this country and restore the faith and trust of the people and their government."

Dr. Craig D. Schmidtke