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I’ve gotten to know James over the last couple of months and was very impressed with him. Unfortunately, he’s withdrawing from the Congressional race for health reasons. Below is his statement:<\/p>\n
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I have some difficult news to share with you.<\/p>\n
Beginning in mid-December, I experienced a number of episodes of chest pain, with the severity increasing over the holidays. <\/span>My family has a history of heart related deaths at early ages, so I finally went to the doctor after a couple of very alarming bouts of severe pain earlier this month. <\/span>The initial examination and tests were very concerning to my family and I because they indicated possible problems with the proper electrical functioning of my heart. <\/span>After a more intensive round of tests last week, obstructive heart disease has been ruled out, but the reason for the chest pain, which is continuing, has not been determined. <\/span>Last Friday, I met with my doctor who advised that, after discussing the myriad demands on my time as a father of three with a full-time legal practice and a congressional race, I should view this as a “wake up call.” <\/span>Based on that discussion, and after much thought and prayer, I determined that it would be in my best interests to reduce my commitments. <\/span>I do not want to ignore this advice and end up in a very serious condition in a few years. <\/span>Moreover, as a husband and a father, it would not be responsible for me to not safeguard my family’s future as much as possible.<\/p>\n So, today, I regrettably announce that I am withdrawing from the race for the 3rd Congressional District. <\/span><\/p>\n This has been a very difficult decision. <\/span>While campaigning for office is extremely challenging, I have greatly enjoyed traveling the district and meeting new friends in every county. <\/span>I was very much looking forward to the rest of the campaign and the chance to serve. <\/span>I am appalled at what is being done to our country by the current leadership in Washington. <\/span>I am committed to fighting the radical agenda and irresponsible spending of President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, and Senator Reid however possible. <\/span>I just cannot continue to do so as a candidate for Congress. <\/span>I deeply appreciate those of you who volunteered their time and efforts over the last several months. <\/span>To those of you who contributed to my campaign in these difficult economic times, words cannot convey how humbly grateful I am. I have spoken to many of you, but will be continuing to make calls in the coming days.<\/p>\n It is my hope that the reckless and irresponsible spending of the Obama administration and Congressional Democrats has finally settled the debate over how we need to govern our country. <\/span>For decades, the Democrats have argued that we just weren’t taxing enough or in the right way. <\/span>Well, now, almost no level of taxation can support what we are spending. <\/span>Spending is clearly the problem. <\/span>We must demand from our elected representatives more discipline, more humility, and more honesty about the challenges facing us in the coming years. <\/span>That is what I will be looking for when I cast my vote for the next Congressman from the 3rd District. <\/span>I would encourage everyone else to do the same. <\/span><\/p>\n Thank you,\u2028James Galyean<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’ve gotten to know James over the last couple of months and was very impressed with him. 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