GOP Debate on the Larry King Show, Feb. 15, 2000
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from Republican Debate on CNN's "Larry King" Show (number of quotes indicated):
- Alan Keyes (8)
- George W. Bush (11)
- John McCain (8)
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Abortion
John McCain: McCain family decisions on abortion are private.
George W. Bush: Supports GOP abortion plank but disagrees on exceptions.
George W. Bush: No Republican will allow partial-birth abortion.
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Civil Rights
Alan Keyes: Leaders must face racial bigotry, not ignore it.
George W. Bush: Should leaders face racial bigotry, or ignore it?
George W. Bush: Against gay marriage, but leave it to the states.
John McCain: Inter-racial dating ban is idiotic and cruel.
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Foreign Policy
Alan Keyes: Routine military intervention is wrong.
George W. Bush: Russia: Work together to dismantle nuclear weapons.
George W. Bush: China is an American competitor, not a friend.
John McCain: Overthrow “rogue” governments to keep Americans safe.
John McCain: Our conscience influences US intervention, as in Rwanda.
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Free Trade
Alan Keyes: Entering WTO gave away part of our sovereignty.
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Government Reform
Alan Keyes: Campaigns: No union $, no corporate $, no foreign $.
George W. Bush: When do supporters opinions count as candidates’ opinions?
George W. Bush: No corporate or union soft money.
John McCain: When do supporters opinions count as candidates’ opinions?
John McCain: Fight iron triangle: special interests, money, & legislation.
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Homeland Security
Alan Keyes: Set aside the ABM treaty and build SDI.
Alan Keyes: Rapidly develop & deploy an anti-missile defense system.
Alan Keyes: What you see is what you get over “don’t ask, don’t tell.”.
George W. Bush: Use arms to defend Europe, Far East, Mideast, & Panama.
George W. Bush: Commander-in-Chief defines mission; Generals prepare for it.
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Principles & Values
Alan Keyes: The real outsider for conservative Republicans.
George W. Bush: Endorsements are based on leadership, not insider status.
John McCain: A mandate from voters is key, not Congressional friends.
John McCain: The GOP should be inclusive.
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The above quotations are from GOP Debate on the Larry King Show, Feb. 15, 2000.
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