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"I just see a huge train wreck coming down." These are the words of former Democrat Senator Max Baucus, the lead author of Obamacare in the Senate, voicing his concerns over the implementation of the law nearly two years ago. I agree with him – the implementation has been a "train wreck." However, the problems we face are not just with the implementation. This law has been a disaster since the day it was forced on the American people without a single Republican vote, and it must be repealed entirely.

Ahead of last November's election, President Obama stated that "these [Obama's] policies are on the ballot. Every single one of them." On this, I agree with him. His policies were on the ballot, and millions of men and women throughout the country went to their polling places to pull the lever in opposition to bigger government, more spending, and unconstitutional executive orders.

The American people spoke loud and clear this past November in opposition to President Obama's executive amnesty. By refusing to enforce our nation's immigration laws, President Obama is not only ignoring the will of the American people, but our constitutional process as well.

The American people sent a clear message this past November of what they expect from Washington – common sense solutions to address our nation's problems. In the first week of the new congress, the House of Representatives showed once again that we have heard this message and are taking action by advancing bipartisan legislation that supports our veterans, repeals burdensome provisions in Obamacare, and allows for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline to begin.

Ronald Reagan said that government's approach to business could be summed up in a few short phrases. "If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." Unfortunately, some things never change.

Tuesday, January 6, marks the beginning of the 114th session of Congress. It is imperative that we hit the ground running and move to pass pro-growth legislation that gives small businesses the needed resources to create good paying jobs for hardworking Americans.

"For last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." - T.S. Eliot.

As we turn the page on 2014 and look ahead to 2015, I am hopeful that we can do so with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose.

We have many challenges ahead, but we have every reason to believe that we can be successful in overcoming those challenges. With a new congress we have a new voice ready to carry out the will of the people.

In December of 1776, the future of our nation was far from certain. No one knew that America was on the verge of defeating the British army, let alone that it would become the great country it is today. Instead, just six months after signing the Declaration of Independence, things were not going well for George Washington and the Continental army.

"We have to pass the bill, so that you can find out what's in it."

In 2010, this baffling comment from then Speaker Nancy Pelosi about Obamacare was a rare moment of transparency when it came to the process of forcing through the government takeover of our healthcare system. Now that we have learned what's in the bill, it seems that confusion and a lack of transparency may have actually been the strategy of liberals in Congress all along.