"Each member of Congress has political capital to spend. I intend to spend my political capital on the immigration issue by joining the Immigration Reform Caucus and working with like-minded members of Congress to sponsor and co-sponsor immigration reform related bills."

6 — Does Congress have any role in providing affordable gasoline to Americans over the next two years? If so, what should Congress do?

"First, we must remove the restrictions that government has placed on energy development in this country. We have to be able to extract the resources found here in Utah, throughout the United States and off our shores. Secondly, reducing federal spending and debt will naturally help the falling dollar recover its value, which will directly impact the price we pay for all imported goods, including oil."

7 — It appears now that Republicans will not be in the majority in the U.S. House next year. What can you do to make yourself effective as a member of the minority party?

"I intend to stand true to the conservative principles of fiscal discipline, limited government, accountability, and strong national security. Republicans need to articulate our stand on the issues and the principles that drive those positions. We need to make a case to the American people that we have a better, smarter way to govern. Further, I plan to join like-minded representatives in the Reagan 21 group, the Immigration Reform Caucus, and others to fight business as usual in Washington, DC. I will reach across the aisle, but without sacrificing my principles."

8 — Much has been made recently of so-called "spending earmarks" — where a congressman gets funding for specific projects in his district in a budget bill. Do you personally favor or oppose such "earmarks" in spending bills? Will you put "earmarks" into funding bills for the 3rd District?

"I unequivocally oppose the abusive use of earmarks. I will not ask for an earmark until this process is changed. I will seek funding through the normal appropriation process. I am appalled that members of Congress, especially Mr. Cannon, will not reveal what earmarks they�re requesting. My refusal to ask for earmarks is found at www.earmarkpledge.com."

9 — Congress has not adopted a balanced budget in years. Do you believe it is desirable, or even possible, to have a balanced federal budget? What would you do as a congressman to get a balanced budget?