A Democratic presidential candidate made a campaign stop in Jefferson Wednesday morning.

Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke to over 250 people at RVP~1875. The military veteran addressed topics such as gun violence, ensuring military personnel avoid conflicts that don’t require troops, unifying the country, and leading others through bold and unprecedented times.

“That sounds like a tall order and it is. But that’s what I believe the presidency is for. So when I’m traveling the state and asking for your support it’s based on the idea that the presidency has a purpose. The purpose of the presidency is not the glorification of the president, it’s the empowerment to the unification of the American people to get things done.”

Buttigieg then took several questions from the audience, including topics on preventative healthcare, climate change, Medicare For All Who Want It, farm trade, and having mental health be a priority. A reminder that the Iowa Caucus is on Monday, February 3rd.