If you wanted to change washington, you had to change the type of people you were sending their. So i decided to get into the race. Reporter running against a seasoned opponent like that, who did you turn to to advice for counsel . Did you feel daunted . I had never run for anything in my life, not even in a government. This was my first foray into politics. I was lucky to have a great deaf, and Campaign Manager who were seasoned hands. They helped guide my campaign. Reporter when you decided to run, what were your first thoughts on coming to d. C. . About the city itself, and also about the job you are about to take . When i see the monuments, and the capitol i feel such a sense of pride, that a 10 i get to be part of this great country. That is what i feel when i came to washington. Seeing those doubles of our the democracy. I am honored to be here, and i am particularly honored to be the first vietnameseamerican woman to serve in congress. I believe in a democracy where we have a representative government, with people who represent the people they are serving. I believe in a diverse government. Reporter tell us your experience from vietnam . I was six years old and my brother was eight, when our parents got on a boat to escape from vietnam. Experience from vietnam . Here we are adrift in the South China Sea when a u. S. Navy ship came upon our vessel, a they refueled and helped us get to a refugee camp. A church answered our family and relocated us to virginia. They helped my parents get jobs, and they work multiple jobs to ensure that they could make ends meet and help my brother and i focus on our education. It is that moment of whether it is earned a pity, or just serendipity or providence. The u. S. Navy was patrolling and ensuring freedom of navigation in the South China Sea when they came upon us, and they extended their grace to stranded strangers. Strangers. Reporter you bring up military influence on your life, you worked in National Security intelligence. Briefly, what did you do . I worked worked in National Security at f defense both rumsfeld, and gait. I worked on counterterrorism, and strategic planning. Reporter so now you work you serve in the Armed Services committee. What do you think you will bring to the committee . You now serve on the Armed Services committee. What changed position on the committee . It is extremely helpful to have had the experience that i had, because i understand how budgeting works, how focusing on providing resources for our war plans. It helps me it really get to work serving the men in uniform who served this country. Speak do Committee Members the best way we can. Background, the return as soon as seeking that out and learning more about the committee and the job of intelligence. I love working with my colleagues, and in fact, i just got back from a bilateral congressional delegation to the asiapacific region to explore our National Security interest there. That working relationship, and the way that politics tends to stop at the borders average be borders edge is something that i am grateful for. I heard that you are part of the democratic blue dog coalition. Why did you do that . The blue dogs have been known historically for their fiscal responsibility and their smart and Strong International strain. It fits well with where i miss else and i think it is a Good Opportunity to work with likeminded people to advance some of the legislation enacted in those areas. What if they like to be a moderate on capitol hill . U. S. Rep. Stephanie murphy [d]florida you are liable to be hit from the left and the right, but i think it is a good thing for the country. As a moderate, we are pragmatic and looking for ways to legislate and move this country forward. Reporter what is the best advice you have received since coming here . I think, thinking of the power of what is possible. There is a lot of dysfunction up here, and there is no point in being here if you wallow in that. You have to will forward in what is possible. Reporter what surprised you coming here to d. C. . What is an experience you did ixpect question mark did not expect as much collegiality as i have is your wrist i did not expect as much collegiality as i found here. There are a lot of things that affect my constituents such as Small Business am a education, where we are working together and moving things forward in a i partisan way. And that does not always come across. I thank you, anthony murphy, did not expect as much joining us. Thank you. These things washington journal line every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Institute roosevelt discusses republican efforts to overhaul. Frank laws. 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