One on one with Bob Goodlatte

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By Jay Warren
WSLS10 Anchor
Published: October 14, 2008

WARREN: “Congressman, thanks for taking some time to talk with us a little bit. I want to start by asking some questions here starting off with what do you think is the biggest threat facing America?”

GOODLATTE: “I think the biggest threat facing America right now is our lack of energy independence. It’s a national security issue; it’s affecting our economy in a big way.”

WARREN: “What do you think your leadership style is? Can you describe it?”

GOODLATTE: “Well, I think my style is one of listening to my constituents and then taking those views to Washington and then working with everybody there to accomplish the goals I think my constituents want to see from the Federal government.”

WARREN: “Roughly 80% of the country says we’re on the wrong track. Would you agree with them?”

GOODLATTE: “Well I think that as long as we have a lack of a strong energy policy, as long as we are not making the tough decisions in Washington to balance the budget, that we are on the wrong track.”

WARREN: “I want to go through some word associations. If I give you one word, I hope you can give me one word back. We’ll start with “Southwest Virginia.“ What comes to mind first?”

GOODLATTE: “Beautiful mountains and valleys and wonderful people.”

WARREN: “Iraq?“

GOODLATTE: “A major challenge that we are making progress on, but we need to make sure that we get the job done.”

WARREN: “Iran?“

GOODLATTE: “A nuclear threat that cannot be ignored.”

WARREN: “One word for “George Bush?“

GOODLATTE: “Resolved.”

WARREN: “One word for “John McCain?“

GOODLATTE: “Courageous.”

WARREN: “Barack Obama?”

GOODLATTE: “Untested.”

WARREN: “And finally, you’re opponent Sam Rasoul?”