Hung Cao

Hung Cao was a refugee from Vietnam. He grew up in West Africa and returned to the U.S. in 1982. He with the first graduating class of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Hung graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Ocean Engineering. Hung holds a Master’s in Applied Physics, and he is a MIT and Harvard Fellow.

Hung retired in October 2021 as Captain, dedicating 25 years in Navy Special Operations. He commanded various special operations units around the world. During his last combat deployment in 2020-2021 he was the Director of counter-Improvised Threats throughout Afghanistan.

Hung worked with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force for four years alongside law enforcement. Hung he programmed and balanced the Navy’s $140B annual budget. In Hung’s final assignment, he led the Department of Defense in Sensitive Activities.

Hung currently works at CACI International. He is the founder and CEO of a non-profit organization that helps visually impaired children. He is a Christian mentor and led mission trips around the world. Hung is on the board of Advisors for a national Veteran Services Organization. Hung is married to April, and EMT and they homeschooled their five children.

• We need to harness the American Spirit of innovation that allowed us to create the lightbulb, the automobile, the airplane, the radio and the telephone. We need to get Government out of our business and to let Americans be Americans
• Federal government needs to balance the budget, provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare. Most other activities need to be delegated to the States in accordance with the Tenth Amendment
• We need to be energy independent as we were a year ago. This will correct 90% of our current problems of high gas prices, food prices , unemployment and inflation

COVID-19: It’s time to get America back on its feet. We cannot allow a virus to stop the most powerful nation in the world.
- End Mandates
- - Allow Religious exemptions
- Accept off-label alternatives
ECONOMY: We must unleash the power of the American spirit, allowing industry to innovate and small businesses to thrive. Government needs to stay out of the way and let America be America.
- Control Inflation
- Restore the dignity of work
- Cutting taxes
- Balancing the budget
HOMELAND SECURITY: Government’s role is to provide for the common defense. Defense of our homeland and way of life should be the Federal Government’s main priority.
- Securing our borders
- Backing our law enforcement
NATIONAL DEFENSE: Before we send brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen into harm's way, we must give them the tools to win.
- Developing new technologies
- Properly Training our military
EDUCATION: Education is the most important weapon in America’s arsenal, allowing the American people to lead the world in technology and innovation.
- Educating our children not indoctrinating them
- School Choice
SANCTITY OF LIFE: How is it that bacteria on Mars is considered life, but a viable fetus is not? Every pre-born child is a human being deserving of protection as the most vulnerable members of our society. As the parent of an adopted child, I know there are many wonderful Americans yearning to welcome a child into their home and love them.

My father is the greatest man I know. He endured hardships at a young age that one person should never have to endure. He saw his way of life disappear before his eyes…twice, but he kept fighting. He never blamed anyone nor held resentment; he simply smiled and kept pushing on. He taught us to work hard in everything we set our minds to do and persevere. He taught us the world will always find a way to hold a person back. It isn’t prejudice, it’s simply our human nature and jealousy. We just have to keep fighting.

He passed away on February 13, 2022 and his 88 year legacy was a 61 year marriage to my mom, 5 successful children, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild (+2 on the way). My father grabbed the American Dream for us with both hands and never let go.

Watch Ronald Reagan's farewell speech

Government officials forget that they work for "We the People". They serve at our pleasure. They need humility.

I am a servant leader

To serve the nation first, their district second and themselves last

I want to ensure my children don't experience what I did, waking up one morning and not having country or a flag

In 1979, when the Shah of Iran fell, my family and I were living in Niamey, Niger. The U.S. Marines that protected us that night in case of an evacuation stood over us and said "nothing will happen to you tonight. Not on my watch". In that moment, I wanted to be a hero like them which is why I dedicated a lifetime to serve in the military.

I was a Martial Arts Instructor for Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, the father of American Tae Kwon Do and the first World Champion Kickboxer Jeff Smith. I taught at Jeff's schools for four years.

The Caine Mutiny - It's a great book about leadership

Superman

Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer

I try to fix everything

They represent "We the People". The 435 members speak for each and every American

No, it was never designed that way. Career politicians are a cancer. Being a county supervisor or city mayor makes them no more qualified than a truck driver.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and big tech are become an impingement on our civil liberties.

Yes there are several committees including appropriations, armed services, veterans affair, but as a Freshman, I will be assigned whichever committee the Speaker or leader assigns me to.

I can see it being a little longer so they are not always out campaigning and actually doing their jobs. If it is a 4 year term, it should be set in the mid-terms

Politics was never meant to be a career. Our founding fathers were farmers, shop owners and various other professionals, returning to their jobs after serving a few years. Lifelong politicians are a cancer to our republic.

No, but I am a Reagan conservative and model myself after him.

My friends who are business owners almost losing their business because government told them when they can open, who they let in, what they have to check at the door, what the customers have to put on their faces or stick in their bodies. Government has destroyed the small business owners.

For my kids: What did the snail say when he was sitting on the turtle's back?

Wheeeee!!!!

There are issues for which there are no compromises (1st and 2nd amendment, sanctity of life), however most of the other issues require compromise to pass legislation.

The government needs to live within its means the way the American families have to live within their small budget. Stop the excessive spending on the backs of hard working Americans.