"He definitely stood out as a leader...He walked into a room, and you knew that was a guy you wanted on your side."

"He definitely stood out as a leader...He walked into a room, and you knew that was a guy you wanted on your side."

Even more impressively, this week he was named Chair of the House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Pretty good for a freshman representative.

Several of the 96 House freshmen stand out for their ability to raise campaign cash early in the 2012 season...Pat Meehan of Pennsylvania...raised more than $300,000.

"I think he's well known to Republican leaders around the country. So on that level, it certainly shouldn't surprise anyone that Mr. Meehan has gotten some pretty significant appointments," said Madonna.

I know that Pat is steadfastly committed to protecting our homeland from the terrorists who continue to plot and execute attacks against our nation. Pat, one of the rare freshman Members of Congress to assume a committee leadership role, is immensely qualified to lead the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

"He definitely stood out as a leader...He walked into a room, and you knew that was a guy you wanted on your side."

"He definitely stood out as a leader...He walked into a room, and you knew that was a guy you wanted on your side."

"He definitely stood out as a leader...He walked into a room, and you knew that was a guy you wanted on your side."

Several of the 96 House freshmen stand out for their ability to raise campaign cash early in the 2012 season...Pat Meehan of Pennsylvania...raised more than $300,000.