“The United States will always be a global leader, and we need to actively engage the international community to make sure all citizens of the world live freely and equally under their country's rule of law. We cannot, however, afford to fight other nations' wars interminably or stabilize their regions.”

American businessman, physicist, and politician

Bill Foster is an American businessman, physicist, and politician. He has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013, representing Illinois's 11th congressional district, and previously represented the 14th district from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before entering Congress, Foster built a career in business and physics, a background that sets him apart from many national politicians. His public life has centered on federal service and on issues shaped by his technical and scientific training.