Third District Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Saks) kicked off his bid for a fifth term last week in Anniston before a large crowd of Democrats and Republicans.

“I want to thank the citizens of East Alabama for the privilege of representing them.If re-elected I will continue to work for your interests, as a strong conservative that will help stop the troubling big government agenda that national Democrats are pushing in our nation’s Capitol.”

He added, “The people of the Third Congressional District deserve an honest and hard working representative that will fight against the tax and spend policies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Harry Reid. I have worked tirelessly to advance our conservative Alabama values, and hope I have made you proud,” he added. “Thank you for the honor of allowing me to fight for the interests of hard working Alabamians during one of the most economic challenging times in our nation’s history.”

Rogers was introduced this morning by noted East Alabama Democrat Gerald Willis, who was among the many major endorsements Rogers received in his first campaign. Rogers thanked Willis and the entire audience for turning out and said he looked forward to continuing to talk with the voters about the issues that matter.