It's an honor to serve the people of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in Washington, D.C., and I want to thank the voters for your support again last week.

As a nation, we face challenges today unlike any we've faced in many decades. But the United States has faced great challenges before and we have always prevailed.

There's much work ahead. I have no doubt that if we keep our eyes on the goal of peace and prosperity, we will reach that goal.

Rebuilding our economy and winning the war against terrorism are not partisan issues, they are American issues.

There's new leadership in the nation's capital and they will find, as past leaders have, that leading isn't easy. I have a record, as both a part of the majority and minority, of working in a bipartisan effort with my colleagues. I'll continue to do so, as we tackle the tasks ahead.

I've never taken your support lightly over the past 22 years and I never will.

I pledge to continue to serve with commitment and dedication. Should you have any questions or concerns about any federal issue, please don't hesitate to contact my office in Thousand Oaks, Solvang or Washington, D.C. Elton Gallegly U.S. Congressman, 24th District