State of Arizona Archives: on Foreign Policy
Deedra Abboud:
Two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Few issues are more polarizing than the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and fewer people than ever are willing to step away from their respective "sides" long enough to work toward a peaceful solution. I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous love
and cooperation between the Jewish and Muslim communities here in Arizona. I firmly believe Israeli and Palestinian leaders can negotiate in good faith to achieve a 2-state solution. The 2-state solution has been American policy for 4 administrations.
Source: 2018 Arizona Senate campaign website Deedra2018.com
Dec 12, 2017
David Garcia:
Rebuild relationship with Mexico
The relationship with Mexico has been damaged by President Trump, particularly plans to build a wall on the border. "We want to change the perception of Arizona," Garcia said. "Let's go from (SB)1070 to electing
Garcia for governor!" He said rebuilding relationships--in their language--and "getting down there and talk to them" is crucial to send the message that Arizona "is a place that's changing, it's a place to invest."
Source: Green Valley News on 2018 Arizona gubernatorial race
Nov 18, 2017
Andy Biggs:
Israel has God-given right of self-defense on all its lands
Biggs introduced CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SCR1019:- Whereas, Israel has been granted her land under the oldest recorded deed, as recorded in the Old Testament;
- Whereas, the claim and presence of the Jewish people in Israel has remained constant
throughout the past 4,000 years; and
- Whereas, this resolution affirmed the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in the historical region of the Land of Israel, including the areas of Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem;
- Therefore,
Be it resolved by the State of Arizona:
- That the Members of the Legislature commend Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the U.S. and with the State of Arizona and support Israel as a Jewish state in its legal, historical,
moral and God-given right of self-governance and self-defense on the entirety of its own lands, recognizing that Israel is not an occupier of the lands of others and that peace can be afforded in the region only through a whole and united Israel.
Source: Arizona legislative voting record on SCR1019
Feb 2, 2016
Jeff Flake:
Push to end the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba
He is pro-life, opposes same-sex marriage, but backed the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on gay service members. He also has long pushed to end the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba.
Flake sits on the powerful Appropriations Committee, and has stumped for fellow Republican (and fellow Mormon) Mitt Romney.
Source: The Sahuarita Sun on 2012 Arizona Senate debates
May 29, 2012
George W. Bush:
Kerry wants a global test while I will be resolute
BUSH: In our first debate Kerry proposed America pass a global test. In order to defend ourselves, we’d have to get international approval. That’s one of the major differences we have about defending our country. I’ll work with allies. I’ll work with
friends. We’ll continue to build strong coalitions. But I will never turn over our national- security decisions to leaders of other countries. We’ll be resolute, we’ll be strong, and we’ll wage a comprehensive war against the terrorists. KERRY:
I have never suggested a test where we turn over our security to any nation. In fact, I’ve said the opposite: I will never turn the security of the US over to any nation. No nation will ever have a veto over us. But I think it makes sense that we ought
to pass a sort of truth standard. That’s how you gain legitimacy with your own people, and that’s how you gain legitimacy in the world. But I’ll never fail to protect the United States of America.
Source: Third Bush-Kerry Debate, in Tempe Arizona
Oct 13, 2004
John Kerry:
No nation will ever have a veto over us
BUSH: In our first debate Kerry proposed America pass a global test. In order to defend ourselves, we’d have to get international approval. That’s one of the major differences we have about defending our country. I’ll work with allies. I’ll work with
friends. We’ll continue to build strong coalitions. But I will never turn over our national- security decisions to leaders of other countries. We’ll be resolute, we’ll be strong, and we’ll wage a comprehensive war against the terrorists. KERRY:
I have never suggested a test where we turn over our security to any nation. In fact, I’ve said the opposite: I will never turn the security of the US over to any nation. No nation will ever have a veto over us. But I think it makes sense that we ought
to pass a sort of truth standard. That’s how you gain legitimacy with your own people, and that’s how you gain legitimacy in the world. But I’ll never fail to protect the United States of America.
Source: [Xref Bush] Third Bush-Kerry Debate, in Tempe Arizona
Oct 13, 2004
George W. Bush:
China’s taste of freedom encourages capitalism’s growth
BAUER [to Bush]: We would never make the argument [that we should work with China] if we were talking about Nazi Germany. Is there no atrocity that you can think of, the labor camps doubling in their slave labor, a bigger crackdown, more priests
disappearing in the middle of the night, is there anything that would tell you to put trade on the back burner? BUSH: Gary, I agree with you that forced abortion is abhorrent. And I agree with you when leaders try to snuff out religion.
But I think if we turn our back on China and isolate China things will get worse. Imagine if the Internet took hold in China. Imagine how freedom would spread. Our greatest export to the world has been, is and always will be the
incredible freedom we understand in America. And that’s why it’s important for us to trade with China to encourage the growth of an entrepreneurial class. It gets that taste of freedom. It gets that breath of freedom in the marketplace.
Source: (cross-ref. from Bauer) Phoenix Arizona GOP Debate
Dec 7, 1999