“I'm against the president's health care law because I don't agree that it's going to achieve its goals. I believe in the goals.”

American politician, author, professor, and former U.S. Army officer

Christopher Patrick Gibson is an American politician, author, professor, college administrator, and former United States Army officer. A Republican, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017, first for New York’s 20th congressional district and later for the 19th. Gibson’s public career spans both military service and elected office, along with work in academia and college administration. His writing and public remarks reflect the blend of those roles, shaped by experience in government, education, and the Army.