Frankie Robbins: I'm running because I care deeply about my country. I have a profound sense of personal responsibility to give back to my country, my state, and my community; and I aspire to "make a difference" - to leave our children, grand-children and future generations a better, stronger nation than what we inherited from our mothers and fathers.

I am committed to "doing the right thing" for our country. I'm committed to working with Republicans, Democrats, and independents to unite our country; to bridge the red/blue divide and to move this country forward in a positive and robust way.

There is too much division and polarization. We must come together and find common ground. Politicians and commentators use labels like "liberal", "religious right", and "conservative" to divide us. They are being extremely lazy and divisive. They think that with the right label it is the end of the discussion, that we should close our minds, stop listening, and pretend only "our side" has all the answers and the only answers

We all have had enough of the partisan bickering, enough of the nonsense, enough of the spin, and enough of putting political positioning and getting re-elected over doing what is best for America. There are too many issues that need action NOW. We need bold new leadership in Congress that is positive, optimistic, and has a "CAN-DO" attitude to tackle the big issues confronting America today.

As I noted earlier, I'm a realist and an optimist. I'm a realist in that I know we have much work to do to get America Back on Track and headed in the right direction. But, I'm optimistic because I know it can be done if we all come together and work together for what is best for our country and the world we live in. I have the vision for the future and the can-do attitude to Get America Back on Track.

One attribute that makes me highly qualified to run for office is that I am not a professional politician; and I'm not going to become a professional politician. I have the age and life experiences that I know I can keep my feet planted solidly in this good ol' Oklahoma red dirt where I grew up. I will be the same trustworthy, honest, and straightforward man after I'm elected as I am today! You can count on that!

I know I don't have all the answers. And, I realize that in order to arrive at the best solution it is important to listen to all sides and to work together in a collaborative process. But, I know how to "separate the wheat from the chaff". I have the common sense and the intellect to recognize political "spin" or biased "facts" when I hear them.

It is most important that I listen to you! Too often in campaigns, it is the candidate who does all the talking. I will listen to you because I need to learn from you. I need to hear your thoughts, ideas, issues, and aspirations.

Because I am retired, I can devote my full time and energy to representing the people of Oklahoma. I will deem it an honor and a privilege.

That much repeated phrase: "United we stand; Divided we fall" is as true today as ever. I will stand up for you. You can count on me to stand up for what is right for America.
And, you can count on me to work to unite us as Americans.

Together, we will Get America Back on Track. America's best days are still ahead of us!