WATCH: New Fitzpatrick Ad Sets the Record Straight

LEVITTOWN, PA – Brian Fitzpatrick, former FBI special agent and federal prosecutor, announced his fourth television advertisement of the general election Tuesday. Entitled “Home”, the spot features Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and sets the record straight about Brian Fitzpatrick’s background and unmatched qualifications.
 
With the advertisement, Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick released the following statement calling out Harrisburg politician Steve Santarsiero’s offensive, misleading attacks:
 
“There’s no greater honor than serving our country wherever and whenever one can.  During his 14 years with the FBI, Brian went where the Bureau sent him – from Iraq to Ukraine and across our country. And, while his service at times carried him around the globe, there was never any doubt where home was: the community he was born, raised and lived nearly 40 years in.
 
To suggest that law enforcement officials like Brian, who are deployed abroad to protect our country, are unfit to run for office is an affront to all of us.
 
The fact is, as an FBI Special Agent, federal prosecutor and CPA, my brother Brian is one of the most qualified people we can ask for to represent us in Washington.
 
Just as importantly, I’d be remiss if I did not thank you for the opportunity you have given me to serve our community in Congress. It has been a true honor to represent you and I am forever indebted for the privilege you have given me.” – Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, PA-8
 
The advertisement is a six-figure TV buy.
 
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYYa3qSio5g&feature=youtu.be
 
TRANSCRIPT:
 
Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (on screen)
 
Had enough of the partisan bickering? We’ve all seen the ads, but here’s the truth:
 
Brian Fitzpatrick grew up in this home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. How do I know? He’s my brother.
 
And I can tell you, he’s not about solving problems as a Republican or a Democrat. He’s about solving problems as an American. That’s why we need my brother in Congress.
 
Brian Fitzpatrick (Voice)
 
I’m Brian Fitzpatrick and I approve this message.
 
BACKGROUND ON BRIAN:
 
After being born and raised in Levittown, Brian Fitzpatrick spent nearly a decade and a half serving as a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Supervisory Special Agent where his focus was fighting political corruption and supporting global counter terrorism efforts – including as a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the National Director for the FBI’s Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program, as well as a national supervisor for the FBI’s Political Corruption Unit. For his work, Fitzpatrick was an inaugural recipient of the FBI Director’s Leadership Award and named “Investigator of the Year” by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. Additionally, as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Fitzpatrick, prosecuted violent drug and gun offenders to stem the tide of abuse and violence. Brian Fitzpatrick is a Certified Public Accountant, certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and an Eagle Scout.
 
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Brian Fitzpatrick is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Eight Congressional District. He is a Levittown native and lives in Middletown Twp. Learn more at www.brianfitzpatrick.com