Virginia Rep. Dave Brat said he will stress the principles of the United States’ Founding Fathers as he considers whether to run for Senate if Hillary Clinton names Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate.

“I didn’t know it would make such national headlines a few days ago,” Brat told the Washington Examiner, referring to his statement that he would consider running for the seat if Kaine becomes vice president. “I didn’t want to get out in front of the skis or anything, people asked me in passing.