You may be asking, "John, where did you get the name 'Publius' for your company?" "Publius" was the pseudonym under which James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay wrote when they encouraged the people of the State of New York to ratify the United States Constitution. Initially, these writings were individually published in newspapers throughout the state and were ultimately combined and published as a collection known today as The Federalist Papers. The Federalist Papers are considered by many to be the most profound exposition of the sentiments of those who labored to create the constitutional republic which is the envy of the world.

During my twelve years of service in the United States House of Representatives I endeavored to legislate in a manner informed and animated by the truths of our nation's founding. I will continue to do so in this next phase of my life.

Soon I will be publishing my first book which will critically examine our country's invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Nothing for the Nation: Who Got What Out of Iraq reveals why political leaders and their subordinates sought to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Nothing for the Nation reminds us that when it comes to relations between rival nations - and rival national leaders - America's founders were wise to give us a republic and not a monarchy. The sages who secured for us the blessings of liberty would not have been surprised by the true motivation of those who sold America on the idea of ousting the Butcher of Baghdad. To learn more about Nothing for the Nation, click on the link below.

Sincerely,



John N. Hostettler