In November, we will have to elect the best candidate for our 7th Congressional District, either Rep. Mike McIntyre or David Rouzer.

I just heard a small clip from people who claim why we do not want McIntyre. I wonder what is really at stake if we do lose McIntyre. One thing to be considered is we lose all hope for our veterans assistance by losing Rosalie Calarco in McIntyre’s office, who pays attention to detail in solving problems for vets who need help.

Vietnam vets and others support Mike McIntyre and what he has done. We need Congressman Mike McIntyre for Veterans health care and rights. Someone has to fight for us. Mike has pushed a brand new Veterans Administration Clinic in Wilmington, improving care of veterans … Mike has obtained millions of federal dollars to help local communities build new water and sewer lines. He has improved fire departments, rescue squads and law enforcement agencies.

Mike has received many endorsements from quite a few organizations while in office for improving our 7th District. These people who claim how we do not need McIntyre in office because he has been in office too long, or goes with President Obama or Nancy Pelosi, are not totally correct or telling the truth. We need Mike for what he has done.

Robert D. Maffitt

Veteran, U.S. Army

Wilmington