Congressman Long was born and raised in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District where he proudly serves his constituents today.
Congressman Long has always believed we need more lawmakers in Washington, D.C. with real-world experience. He owned and operated auction and real estate businesses in southwest Missouri before running for office.
Voted ‘Best Auctioneer in the Ozarks’ 9 years straight, it’s no surprise he has been inducted into both the National Auctioneers’ Association Hall of Fame and the Missouri Professional Auctioneers’ Association Hall of Fame. His motto in the Auction business was “When you want it done right” and that attitude holds today. While he’s known for his unconventional, out of the box thinking, it all gets back to trying to do his best whether that’s selling grandma’s antiques or negotiating with his colleagues on Capitol Hill for the best outcome for his constituents. He’s known for his good nature and humor in Washington which both serve him well when negotiating with colleagues on the other side of the aisle.
One of the most important responsibilities of our government is to keep our nation safe. Since 9/11, America has made great strides in improving our safety. Despite this, we must remain vigilant. In my opinion our strong military, supported by robust defense spending, has already prevented many conflicts and has already paid its cost many times over. Disarming America to save money from a small part of the budget is a plan that we truly cannot afford. Defense is the core responsibility of our federal government and I will continue to advocate for a strong military that is able to confront whatever challenges might threaten our nation.
We must continue to support our troops. Our service men and women make our military the strongest in the world. They defend our nation and our way of life against those who would destroy our safety, freedom and values. Congress must give them our unwavering support to complete their mission as quickly and safely as possible.