Health Care for All

The Freedom to Get Care

For many years, my family got our health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. We were self-employed, raising kids, doing work we believed in—and hoping we didn’t get sick. Every year, we’d hold our breath waiting to see how much premiums would go up. We’d try to guess whether we could afford the deductible. And we’d wonder: What happens if something really bad happens?

I know what it’s like to worry about health care. And I know we can do better.

I’m running for Congress because I believe health care is a human right—and no one should have to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their bills.

In America, we say we value freedom. But what kind of freedom is it if you can’t afford to go to the doctor? What kind of freedom is it if one medical emergency can wipe out your savings?

Here’s what I believe:

• Everyone should be able to see a doctor when they’re sick, without going broke.

• We need to expand access to affordable, quality care—including mental health, dental, and vision.

• And we should move toward a system where health care is guaranteed for everyone, not tied to your job, your income, or your luck.

We’ve made progress with the Affordable Care Act. It helped families like mine. It gave millions of people coverage for the first time. It protected people with pre-existing conditions. But it didn’t go far enough. Too many people are still falling through the cracks.

Premiums are still too high. Deductibles are still crushing. Prescription drug prices are out of control. And in rural areas—like much of Arkansas—access is often limited even if you do have insurance.

As a pastor, I’ve prayed with people waiting for test results they couldn’t afford. I’ve watched families launch GoFundMe campaigns just to pay for basic care. I’ve visited folks who delayed treatment too long because they didn’t want to be a burden.

That’s not freedom. That’s fear.

And we don’t have to live this way.

Other countries have figured it out—systems that cost less, cover everyone, and get better results. We can learn from them and build a uniquely American solution that guarantees care without losing what works.

This isn’t about government taking over your health. It’s about making sure no one is left behind.

When you’re healthy, you can work, care for your family, and participate in your community. When you’re sick, you need support—not shame, not debt, not impossible choices.

Health care is personal for me. I’ve lived it. And I’ll fight for a system where everyone gets the care they need—without fear.

Because freedom means more than the right to vote or speak. It means the freedom to live. The freedom to heal. The freedom to care for your family and yourself.

That kind of freedom starts with health.