Senator Dave McCormick strongly opposes proposed NIH budget cuts, advocating for increased R&D spending to maintain U.S.
leadership in life sciences and technology.
He frames the development of Artificial Intelligence as an "existential battle" with China, supporting a federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations to foster innovation and prevent a fragmented legal landscape.
McCormick firmly defends the U.S.
military operation in Iran as a constitutional and successful measure to prevent the country from acquiring nuclear weapons and to counter its role as a state sponsor of terror.
The Senator connects national policy to local impact, highlighting a significant decrease in fentanyl deaths in Pennsylvania as a direct result of the administration's border security policies.
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Concerns Raised
The U.S. falling behind China in the race for AI supremacy.
A fragmented, state-by-state regulatory landscape stifling American innovation.
Iran successfully developing a nuclear weapon and continuing to sponsor terrorism.
Economic and demographic stagnation in Pennsylvania if new tech opportunities are not embraced.
Opportunities Identified
Solidifying U.S. global leadership by doubling down on R&D and AI development.
Driving significant economic growth in states like Pennsylvania through investment in life sciences and data centers.
Drastically reducing fentanyl deaths through aggressive border security and anti-cartel operations.
Reshaping the security landscape of the Middle East by neutralizing the threat from Iran.