Gregory Thomas Coll

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Gregory Coll completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coll's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" id=\"heading-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tGregory Coll, rocket scientist, businessman, family man married with three children, is the Republican candidate for Maryland Congressional District 8, and is the right choice for America.\r\n<p>Priorities: Healthcare Services, Strong Military, and Pro-Life.\r\nStrengths: Problem Solving, Leadership, and Management.\r\n</p>\nLearn more at www.gregorycoll.com\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" id=\"heading-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Recover from Covid 19 Pandemic</li><li>Strong and high technology military</li><li>Safety and security in our neighborhoods</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-129696-2022-06-14\" id=\"heading1-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-129696-2022-06-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-129696-2022-06-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-129696-2022-06-14\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMaintaining a balanced budget, stopping out of control government spending, reducing taxes, and simplifying regulations to improve the economy and reduce the inflation rate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Gregory Coll completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coll's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tGregory Coll is a dedicated, hardworking Republican who will work tirelessly in Washington to address all of the pressing issues, both on a local level as well as globally. Gregory is a family man, an energetic individual who is active in our community. Gregory is married and raising a family of three children, the oldest who attends the local public school and participates in activities such as swimming and soccer. Gregory coaches the first grade boys' soccer team. Professionally, he is a systems engineer team manager, involved in NASA's space projects; serving on a volunteer board as well. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where he also participated on the crew team. He received his masters' degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Jobs and Employment - The unemployment rate is at an all-time low, let's keep it that way; continue to help those without work, get training and help them secure high paying jobs. Let's increase the minimum wage to a livable level and reward those working. </li><li>Military &amp; Defense - We need a strong military with an emphasis on defense to combat growing threats domestically and abroad. Staying ahead in military technology is critical to maintaining our global leadership and keeping our communities safe at home. Maryland is a leader in the field and has one of the largest defense contractors in District 8. As a really inspiring story which speaks to the great technology coming out of Maryland, when each state was asked to bring an item to the White House only made in that state, one state brought a Wiffle ball bat, while Maryland brought a Joint Strike Fighter: an advanced fighter aircraft. Let's continue to develop the high technology systems that are required for our military and the defense.</li><li>Environment and Climate Change Our environment needs to be conserved and maintained for future generations. We need to continue to study and address environmental concerns, stop pollution, and stop over-stressing our natural resources, especially marine resources like fisheries. I believe climate change is real and needs to be addressed rationally and with an associated risk and return posture. I'm a rocket scientist and have studied the physical sciences most of my life, and am knowledgeable about remote sensing from spacecraft and will be able to interpret hard physical facts from unanchored analytical results making it more clear what the science is informing us of and what is speculation. </li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading1-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNational Space Policy <br/>\nThe last 50+ years of space has given the nation a sense of pride and accomplishment. We have invested in the technology to expand space operations and completed needed non-recurring engineering to kick start a new space economy. In the next 20+ years this investment is expected to pay off with the space economy anticipated to skyrocket to $1 trillion. I will use my experience in space systems to help guide new space policy to simplify regulations and space flight requirements, cutting through the red tape, and delivering a common framework for the nation to operate in space and be the leader and market developer of this new space economy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading2-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThree specific reasons why I am qualified:<br/><br/>\n<p>Systematic Operator - I'm a systematic thinker that understands the big picture, with the skills to manage large projects and problems. I know how to define a mission statement, set goals and objectives, then refine those into actionable verifiable requirements. <br/>\n​<br/>\nLeader - I'm a proven leader, that has foresight to get ahead of the problem, help lead by example, and delegate effectively. I have a good sense of judgement of character and know how to build trust and working relationships with other leaders. Willing to do the work required and not just talk about it or tell others what to do.<br/>\n​<br/>\n</p>\nManager - I'm am experienced manager who has practice with the tools for managing schedules, cost, staff, risks, opportunities, technical problems, and have experience with managing the daily ups and downs of an office environment. Have experience presenting new topics to teams and effectively communicating goals and objectives. Effective at giving positive feedback and recognition when appropriate.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading3-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAn honorable one.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-72870-2020-01-20\" id=\"heading4-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-72870-2020-01-20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-72870-2020-01-20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-72870-2020-01-20\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy very first job was when my twin brother and I started a lemonade stand. We were very young 6-7 years old. It was great 100% profit because my mother gave use free supplies including the pink lemonade Crystal Light. We set up about two blocks from our house where more cars passed to maximize our exposure. Our prime customers were policemen and neighbors. The business was quite successful and lasted a few hours. <br/>\nMy first professional job was working as an engineer working on the Space Shuttle program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I successfully participated in the return to flight operations of the Shuttle Program and helped launch Space Shuttles from the Launch Console Center as a Space Shuttle Main Propulsion / Space Shuttle Main Engine console operator. Two of the best days of my life were launch days, just don't tell my wife or kids.<br/></span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nGregory Coll completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coll's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Gregory Coll, rocket scientist, businessman, family man married with three children, is the Republican candidate for Maryland Congressional District 8, and is the right choice for America. Priorities: Healthcare Services, Strong Military, and Pro-Life.\r\nStrengths: Problem Solving, Leadership, and Management. Learn more at www.gregorycoll.com Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Recover from Covid 19 Pandemic Strong and high technology military Safety and security in our neighborhoods What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Maintaining a balanced budget, stopping out of control government spending, reducing taxes, and simplifying regulations to improve the economy and reduce the inflation rate.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nGregory Coll completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Coll's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Gregory Coll is a dedicated, hardworking Republican who will work tirelessly in Washington to address all of the pressing issues, both on a local level as well as globally. Gregory is a family man, an energetic individual who is active in our community. Gregory is married and raising a family of three children, the oldest who attends the local public school and participates in activities such as swimming and soccer. Gregory coaches the first grade boys' soccer team. Professionally, he is a systems engineer team manager, involved in NASA's space projects; serving on a volunteer board as well. He graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where he also participated on the crew team. He received his masters' degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Jobs and Employment - The unemployment rate is at an all-time low, let's keep it that way; continue to help those without work, get training and help them secure high paying jobs. Let's increase the minimum wage to a livable level and reward those working. Military & Defense - We need a strong military with an emphasis on defense to combat growing threats domestically and abroad. Staying ahead in military technology is critical to maintaining our global leadership and keeping our communities safe at home. Maryland is a leader in the field and has one of the largest defense contractors in District 8. As a really inspiring story which speaks to the great technology coming out of Maryland, when each state was asked to bring an item to the White House only made in that state, one state brought a Wiffle ball bat, while Maryland brought a Joint Strike Fighter: an advanced fighter aircraft. Let's continue to develop the high technology systems that are required for our military and the defense. Environment and Climate Change Our environment needs to be conserved and maintained for future generations. We need to continue to study and address environmental concerns, stop pollution, and stop over-stressing our natural resources, especially marine resources like fisheries. I believe climate change is real and needs to be addressed rationally and with an associated risk and return posture. I'm a rocket scientist and have studied the physical sciences most of my life, and am knowledgeable about remote sensing from spacecraft and will be able to interpret hard physical facts from unanchored analytical results making it more clear what the science is informing us of and what is speculation. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? National Space Policy The last 50+ years of space has given the nation a sense of pride and accomplishment. We have invested in the technology to expand space operations and completed needed non-recurring engineering to kick start a new space economy. In the next 20+ years this investment is expected to pay off with the space economy anticipated to skyrocket to $1 trillion. I will use my experience in space systems to help guide new space policy to simplify regulations and space flight requirements, cutting through the red tape, and delivering a common framework for the nation to operate in space and be the leader and market developer of this new space economy. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Three specific reasons why I am qualified: Systematic Operator - I'm a systematic thinker that understands the big picture, with the skills to manage large projects and problems. I know how to define a mission statement, set goals and objectives, then refine those into actionable verifiable requirements. ​ Leader - I'm a proven leader, that has foresight to get ahead of the problem, help lead by example, and delegate effectively. I have a good sense of judgement of character and know how to build trust and working relationships with other leaders. Willing to do the work required and not just talk about it or tell others what to do. ​ Manager - I'm am experienced manager who has practice with the tools for managing schedules, cost, staff, risks, opportunities, technical problems, and have experience with managing the daily ups and downs of an office environment. Have experience presenting new topics to teams and effectively communicating goals and objectives. Effective at giving positive feedback and recognition when appropriate. What legacy would you like to leave? An honorable one. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My very first job was when my twin brother and I started a lemonade stand. We were very young 6-7 years old. It was great 100% profit because my mother gave use free supplies including the pink lemonade Crystal Light. We set up about two blocks from our house where more cars passed to maximize our exposure. Our prime customers were policemen and neighbors. The business was quite successful and lasted a few hours. My first professional job was working as an engineer working on the Space Shuttle program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I successfully participated in the return to flight operations of the Shuttle Program and helped launch Space Shuttles from the Launch Console Center as a Space Shuttle Main Propulsion / Space Shuttle Main Engine console operator. Two of the best days of my life were launch days, just don't tell my wife or kids.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Coll's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><u>Military and Defense</u>\n</p><p>Gregory Coll believes the U.S. needs a strong military with an emphasis on defense to combat growing threats domestically and abroad. Staying ahead in military technology is critical to maintaining U.S. global leadership and keeping our communities safe at home. Maryland is a leader in the field and has one of the largest defense contractors in District 8. As a really inspiring story which speaks to the great technology coming out of Maryland, when each state was asked to bring an item to the White House, Maryland brought a Joint Strike Fighter: an advanced fighter aircraft. Gregory Coll wants to develop the high technology systems that are required for the U.S. military and the defense of the nation.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Budget</u>\n</p><p>Gregory Coll believes the U.S. must maintain a balanced budget. This requires intelligent, thoughtful consideration of each line item, and a focus on needed, not unnecessary items. We need to stop runaway government spending and the worst inflation in 40 years. Reduce taxes and simplify regulation to improve our economy.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Health Care</u>\n</p><p>Gregory Coll believes patients should come first in the U.S. healthcare system. Healthcare systems run by governments are inefficient, have reduced standards of care, and diminish patient and physician relationships. A healthcare system based on free market principles promotes competition, drives down costs, and gives the power to the patients and physicians caring for them. Gregory Coll believes Flexible Spending Accounts with unspent money should roll over with zero restrictions.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Veterans</u>\n</p><p>U.S. veterans sacrificed to support the freedom of this country. Gregory Coll's support for our veterans is unwavering and plans to fully fund the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Gun Violence</u>\n</p><p>Gregory Coll will support your local police in stopping criminal activity and cracking down on illegal possession of firearms without sacrificing law-abiding citizens’ rights to bear arms. We need to back the Blue, increase funding for the police, empowering them to improve public safety.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Schools and Education</u>\n</p><p>MD's Congressional District 8 Schools have been some of the best in the nation developed around the thriving neighborhoods we love and trust. They are currently on the decline. We need to provide educational options to parents, strengthen parental rights, and end CRT in our public schools. Gregory Coll supports early childhood education and plans to increase funding for the next generation with a focus on supporting State and local education activities, giving power to those most knowledgeable of the needs of the students. Gregory Coll supports women in STEM education.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Environment and Climate Change</u>\n</p><p>Our environment needs to be conserved and maintained for future generations. Gregory Coll wants to continue to study and address environmental concerns, stop pollution, and stop over-stressing our natural resources, especially marine resources like fisheries. Gregory Coll believes climate change is real and needs to be addressed rationally and with an associated risk-and-return posture. Gregory Coll is a rocket scientist and has studied the physical sciences for most of his life, and is knowledgeable about remote-sensing from spacecraft. Gregory Coll will be able to interpret the hard, physical facts from speculation and un-anchored analytical results.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>Immigration</u>\n</p><p>Gregory Coll wants to promote and welcome legal immigration and put a stop to illegal border crossings. Illegal immigration is not good for this country or the individuals participating in it. Passing legislation to increase the legal immigration caps while simplifying legal immigration processing is key; especially when the individuals have studied in the U.S. and have employment sponsored support. Gregory Coll wants to attract the best people from around the world. Gregory Coll wants to keep the criminals and illegal immigrants out, thereby reducing the burden on U.S. law enforcement and welfare systems.\n</p><p><br/>\n<u>National Space Policy</u>\n</p><p>The last 50+ years of space has given the nation a sense of pride and accomplishment. The U.S. has invested in the technology to expand space operations and completed needed non-recurring engineering to kick start a new space economy. In the next 20+ years, this investment is expected to pay off with the space economy anticipated to skyrocket to $1 trillion. Gregory Coll wants to use experience in space systems to help guide new space policy. Gregory Coll will simplify regulations and space flight requirements, and deliver a common framework for the nation to operate in space. Gregory Coll wants to maintain the U.S. leadership in space technology and help make U.S. industry the market developer of this new space economy.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Gregory Coll's campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(\"div-gpt-ad-1548351761485-0\"); });</script></div>", "answer_text": "Coll's campaign website stated the following:\n“ Military and Defense Gregory Coll believes the U.S. needs a strong military with an emphasis on defense to combat growing threats domestically and abroad. Staying ahead in military technology is critical to maintaining U.S. global leadership and keeping our communities safe at home. Maryland is a leader in the field and has one of the largest defense contractors in District 8. As a really inspiring story which speaks to the great technology coming out of Maryland, when each state was asked to bring an item to the White House, Maryland brought a Joint Strike Fighter: an advanced fighter aircraft. Gregory Coll wants to develop the high technology systems that are required for the U.S. military and the defense of the nation. Budget Gregory Coll believes the U.S. must maintain a balanced budget. This requires intelligent, thoughtful consideration of each line item, and a focus on needed, not unnecessary items. We need to stop runaway government spending and the worst inflation in 40 years. Reduce taxes and simplify regulation to improve our economy. Health Care Gregory Coll believes patients should come first in the U.S. healthcare system. Healthcare systems run by governments are inefficient, have reduced standards of care, and diminish patient and physician relationships. A healthcare system based on free market principles promotes competition, drives down costs, and gives the power to the patients and physicians caring for them. Gregory Coll believes Flexible Spending Accounts with unspent money should roll over with zero restrictions. Veterans U.S. veterans sacrificed to support the freedom of this country. Gregory Coll's support for our veterans is unwavering and plans to fully fund the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Gun Violence Gregory Coll will support your local police in stopping criminal activity and cracking down on illegal possession of firearms without sacrificing law-abiding citizens’ rights to bear arms. We need to back the Blue, increase funding for the police, empowering them to improve public safety. Schools and Education MD's Congressional District 8 Schools have been some of the best in the nation developed around the thriving neighborhoods we love and trust. They are currently on the decline. We need to provide educational options to parents, strengthen parental rights, and end CRT in our public schools. Gregory Coll supports early childhood education and plans to increase funding for the next generation with a focus on supporting State and local education activities, giving power to those most knowledgeable of the needs of the students. Gregory Coll supports women in STEM education. Environment and Climate Change Our environment needs to be conserved and maintained for future generations. Gregory Coll wants to continue to study and address environmental concerns, stop pollution, and stop over-stressing our natural resources, especially marine resources like fisheries. Gregory Coll believes climate change is real and needs to be addressed rationally and with an associated risk-and-return posture. Gregory Coll is a rocket scientist and has studied the physical sciences for most of his life, and is knowledgeable about remote-sensing from spacecraft. Gregory Coll will be able to interpret the hard, physical facts from speculation and un-anchored analytical results. Immigration Gregory Coll wants to promote and welcome legal immigration and put a stop to illegal border crossings. Illegal immigration is not good for this country or the individuals participating in it. Passing legislation to increase the legal immigration caps while simplifying legal immigration processing is key; especially when the individuals have studied in the U.S. and have employment sponsored support. Gregory Coll wants to attract the best people from around the world. Gregory Coll wants to keep the criminals and illegal immigrants out, thereby reducing the burden on U.S. law enforcement and welfare systems. National Space Policy The last 50+ years of space has given the nation a sense of pride and accomplishment. The U.S. has invested in the technology to expand space operations and completed needed non-recurring engineering to kick start a new space economy. In the next 20+ years, this investment is expected to pay off with the space economy anticipated to skyrocket to $1 trillion. Gregory Coll wants to use experience in space systems to help guide new space policy. Gregory Coll will simplify regulations and space flight requirements, and deliver a common framework for the nation to operate in space. Gregory Coll wants to maintain the U.S. leadership in space technology and help make U.S. industry the market developer of this new space economy. [2] ” —Gregory Coll's campaign website (2022) [3]"}]