Most of us went into the military because we wanted to be a part of a mission that is greater than ourselves. That's why I think you see so many hono… - Adam Kinzinger

It's all about the end of your life. What can you say you did? What was your life worth? What did you contribute? We don't all have to go into the military, but we can all make America a better place. That's the aspect of life today, especially in politics, that really troubles me. We're experiencing a real breakdown in appreciation with each other and all the ways we contribute to our collective betterment. That's what drives me. I've been around the world and seen situations far worse than our own. I've also seen some of our modern warriors come back from war, and I admire their efforts to show people again what life is about. Just like in the Bible, they were willing to enact violence to protect the people they love. Then they come back, pass on lessons, and inspire a new generation to bigger things.

My mission as a congressman is to restore a sense of what it means to be an American. Our pride. Our unity. And that doesn't mean a unity of beliefs. We each have different beliefs. And that's how it should be. I have a strong legislative agenda, but from a large perspective, I want to restore unity in this country. We can be a source of inspiration and light. I also want to be sure that we can continue our mission around the world. Now is not the time to withdraw. Now is the time for us to step forward and lead.

Like all Americans, I am frustrated that six months after a deadly riot breached the United States Capitol for several hours on live television ... we still don’t know exactly what happened. Why? Because many in my party have treated this as just another partisan fight. It’s toxic, and it’s a disservice to the officers and their families, to the staff and employees on the Capitol Complex, and to the American people who deserve the truth. And it’s why I agreed to serve on this Committee. I want to know what happened that day, but more importantly, I want all Americans to be able to trust the work this Committee does and get the facts out there, free of conspiracy. This CANNOT continue to be a partisan fight. I am a Republican, I am a conservative, but in order to heal from the damage caused that day, we need to call out the facts. It’s time to stop the outrage and conspiracies that fuel violence and division in our country, and most importantly, we need to reject those that promote it. As a country, it’s time to learn from our past mistakes, rebuild stronger so this never happens again, and move onward.