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No Apology, by Gov. Mitt Romney

Liberty Defined, by Ron Paul (April 19, 2011)

A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship

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Leadership, autobiography by Rudolph Giuliani

Leadership and Crisis, by Bobby Jindal

2011 Republican primary debate on Twitter.com, July 21, 2011

Newt! Leader of the Second American Revolution, by Dick Williams

Giuliani: Flawed or Flawless?

Fed Up!, by Rick Perry (Nov. 15, 2010)

Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee

America's Mayor, America's President?, by Robert Polner

The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump

America by Heart, by Sarah Palin

To Save America: Stopping Obama's Secular-Socialist Machine, by Newt Gingrich

They Think You're Stupid, by Herman Cain (May 31, 2005)

On My Honor, by Rick Perry

A Mormon in the White House, by Hugh Hewitt

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Time to Get Tough, by Donald Trump

Freedom Under Siege, by Ron Paul

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The 100: Insight and Lessons from 100 of the Greatest Speeches Ever Delivered

The Test of our Times, by Gov. Tom Ridge

2010: Take Back America, by Dick Morris & Eileen McGann

Stand For Something, by John Kasich

Saving Lives and Saving Money: Transforming Health and Healthcare, published Sept. 2003

A Senator Speaks Out, by Rick Santorum (June 8, 2005)

Governor Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure

The Revolution: A Manifesto, by Ron Paul, published April 2008

Real Change, by Speaker Newt Gingrich

Romney vs. Obama On the Issues, by Jesse Gordon of OnTheIssues.org

Mitt Romney: The Man, His Values and His Vision, by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field

From Hope to Higher Ground, by Gov. Mike Huckabee

Going Rogue, by Sarah Palin

End the Fed, by Ron Paul

Doonesbury.com: The War in Quotes, by G.B. Trudeau

Courage to Stand, by Tim Pawlenty (Jan. 11, 2011)

Core of Conviction, by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, MN)

The Battle for America 2008, by Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson

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Rocky Anderson on Homeland Security

Justice Party challenger for President; former mayor of Salt Lake City

Click here for 5 full quotes by Rocky Anderson OR click here for Rocky Anderson on other issues.

The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Feb 2012)
Opposes expanding the armed forces. (Feb 2012)
Repeal the PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2011)
No "disappearances"; accountability for war criminals. (Nov 2011)
Fundamental patriotism to impeach Bush and Cheney. (Apr 2007)

Michele Bachmann on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner

Click here for 14 full quotes by Michele Bachmann OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.

1970s: Missile defense made obvious sense to replace MAD. (Nov 2011)
Waterboarding is effective; don't let the ACLU run the CIA. (Nov 2011)
Absolute policy of not negotiating with terrorists. (Oct 2011)
No Miranda rights for terrorists; expand Guantanamo. (Aug 2011)
Defense spending did not cause our budget crisis; no cuts. (Jul 2011)
Remain vigilant and ready, including military action. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

Joe Biden on Homeland Security

Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)

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1979: Met with Soviet leaders about SALT II Treaty. (Oct 2010)
Revealed location of top-secret bunker beneath VP residence. (Jun 2009)
We spend same in 3 weeks in Iraq as 7 years in Afghanistan. (Oct 2008)
Obama worked with Republicans to reduce nuclear weapons. (Oct 2008)
Greatest security threat is from al Qaeda in Pakistan. (Oct 2008)
Cut $350B in military programs, from Star Wars to F-22�s. (Dec 2007)
Universal national service, in military or Peace Corps. (Dec 2007)
Talks about nations acquiring uranium are more complicated. (Oct 2007)
Commitment to never use torture; no part of our policy, ever. (Sep 2007)
Don�t Ask Don�t Tell is antiquated & unworkable. (Aug 2007)
Missile defense is perfect metaphor for neo-isolationism. (Jul 2007)
Urged Pres. Bush to return to Washington on 9/11. (Jul 2007)
1992: No Pax Americana. (Aug 2004)
Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Rated 80% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
Apply habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees. (Jul 2007)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)

Jeb Bush on Homeland Security

Republican FL Governor; V.P. prospect

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Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Herman Cain on Homeland Security

Republican Businessman & Talk-Show Host; 2011 GOP frontrunner

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Trust military to determine torture; waterboarding is not. (Nov 2011)
No negotiating with terrorists, but look at each situation. (Oct 2011)
Keep Guantanamo open; keep terrorists without negotiating. (Oct 2011)
Fix FEMA; don't abolish FEMA. (Sep 2011)
Can't put a price on security; cut waste, but nothing more. (Jul 2011)
Best military training, equipment, & technology. (May 2011)
Protect our people by whatever means, even waterboarding. (May 2011)
START treaty gives away too much; build missile defense. (Jan 2011)
Terrorists hate our freedoms and want our annihilation. (Jul 2006)
No doubt that terrorists seek to destroy our way of life. (Jun 2005)
FactCheck: No, Israel leader never mentioned our way of life. (Jun 2005)

Hillary Clinton on Homeland Security

Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)

Click here for 48 full quotes by Hillary Clinton OR click here for 7 older headlines OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.

Long-held pro-defense spending stance; not a move to center. (Mar 2008)
AdWatch: Ensured health coverage for Guard & Reserve. (Dec 2007)
Examine registering 18-year-old women for selective service. (Dec 2007)
National security is more important than human rights. (Nov 2007)
2001: Called for wrath on those who attacked America on 9/11. (Nov 2007)
FactCheck: Yes, in 2006 condoned exceptions on torture. (Oct 2007)
Torture cannot be American policy, period. (Sep 2007)
Wants to repeal don�t-ask-don�t-tell, but not until 2009. (Aug 2007)
Should have criticized JCC for calling homosexuality immoral. (Aug 2007)
Opposed to draft, but register women for draft. (Jul 2007)
Forgive student loans for universal national service. (Jul 2007)
9/11: Got $20B to rebuild lower Manhattan. (Jun 2007)
Served on Armed Services Committee & was always prepared. (Jun 2007)
Fund first responders with extra $1.7 billion. (Mar 2007)
Homeland security not simply about reorganizing bureaucracy. (Oct 2006)
Marshal resources against proliferation of nuclear weapons. (Jan 2006)
There is no safe haven for the terrorists. (Jan 2006)
Consistently supported tough anti-terrorism measures. (Oct 2005)
Hillary hugs hawkish line on terrorism. (Oct 2005)
Our troops are stretched; so increase size of military. (Sep 2005)
Muscle, not rhetoric, leads to strong homeland security. (Sep 2005)
Leadership role on Senate Armed Services Committee. (Feb 2004)
At age 27, tried and failed to enlist in Marines. (Feb 2004)
Send 70% of homeland security funding to cities & counties. (Feb 2004)
I despise terrorism and the nihilism it represents. (Nov 2003)
Supports funding research on missile defense. (Oct 2000)
Nixon should have been impeached for bombing Cambodia. (Dec 1999)
A safe world needs the nuclear test ban treaty. (Sep 1999)
Voting Record
Passed legislation to treat veterans� traumatic brain injury. (Jan 2008)
Proposed Federal Interoperable Communication & Safety Act. (Oct 2006)
Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill maintaining role of women in armed forces. (May 2005)
Sponsored bill for increased security of radiation sources. (May 2005)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)

Newt Gingrich on Homeland Security

Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House

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All of us will be in danger for the rest of our lives. (Nov 2011)
Every tool possible against terrorists, incluing PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2011)
It's nonsense to disarm America to balance the budget. (Oct 2011)
Real danger of Iran getting nukes from Pakistan. (Sep 2011)
We have enemies that want disasters on an enormous scale. (Sep 2011)
Defense as percentage of GDP is lowest since WWII. (Jul 2011)
Gitmo lawyers threaten to identify our CIA officers. (May 2010)
Enemy combatants not entitled to Miranda rights. (May 2010)
Post-9/11, it's terrorism vs. civilization. (Sep 2009)
Be prepared in a very militant and aggressive way. (Feb 2009)
Gingrich-plus-up: $1B increase in 1990s Pentagon funding. (Dec 2007)
Contain nuclear threats:China, Russia, Pakistan, North Korea. (Sep 2007)
1980s: Supported squadron of 132 B-2 stealth bombers. (May 2007)
Military tribunals to lock people up the way Lincoln did. (May 2007)
Defend America & allies with information policies. (Dec 2006)
Biological threat bigger than nuclear threat. (Sep 2003)
Wishes he volunteered for Vietnam; exempt due to young kids. (Jun 1995)
Women not suitable for combat due to infections. (Jun 1995)
Co-founded Military Reform Caucus as "cheap hawk solution". (Jun 1995)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Virgil Goode on Homeland Security

Constitution Party presidential nominee; former Republican Representative (VA-5)

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Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)

Mike Huckabee on Homeland Security

Former Republican AR Governor; possible draft candidate

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Islamo-fascists hate us & want to destroy our way of life. (Nov 2008)
Fight terror with CIA and small quick strikes. (Nov 2008)
No draft, but mandatory one-year civilian service by age 26. (Nov 2008)
Use everything at president�s disposal to keep US safe. (Feb 2008)
Support moderate modern evil over Al-Qaeda�s medieval evil. (Jan 2008)
Fight terrorism by increasing spending on armed forces & CIA. (Jan 2008)
Torture is unproductive, and should not be US policy. (Dec 2007)
Kick rear ends if documents destroyed to protect rear ends. (Dec 2007)
Opposes waterboarding; close Guantanamo as a bad symbol. (Dec 2007)
Raise enlistment rates with Veterans� Bill of Rights. (Sep 2007)
No student visas to citizens of terrorist states. (Sep 2007)
Guantanamo prisoners are treated very well. (Jun 2007)
Better to make mistakes at Guantanamo to protect Americans. (Jun 2007)
Islamic jihadists celebrate death; we have culture of life. (May 2007)
Guard & Reserve did their duty; it�s beginning to wear. (Jan 2007)
Strength is more effective deterrent to war than weakness. (Jan 2007)
Keeping Guantanamo prisoners more important than location. (Jan 2006)
Islamic terror is about worldwide caliphate, not US attacks. (Jan 2006)
Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Gary Johnson on Homeland Security

Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor

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Let the PATRIOT Act expire; respect habeas corpus. (Jan 2012)
Due process at Guantanamo; no torture of terrorist suspects. (Jan 2012)
Allies want more US military spending, but cut by 43%. (Nov 2011)
43% reduction in military spending; cut foreign aid too. (Sep 2011)
No physical or psychological torture of terrorist suspects. (Aug 2011)
Abolish the TSA; let Patriot Act expire. (Aug 2011)
No waterboarding under any circumstances. (May 2011)
Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)

Barack Obama on Homeland Security

Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)

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Take money from war budgets and fund nation-building at home. (Jan 2012)
Reduce defense spending 1% in 2013; add 2% per year after. (Jan 2012)
New START treaty: more secure & fewer nuclear weapons. (Jan 2011)
OpEd: On track to spend most on military since WWII. (Jun 2010)
Called for space weapons ban, but with wiggle room. (Jun 2010)
Let gay people serve in military openly. (Jan 2010)
US has helped underwrite global security for 60 years. (Dec 2009)
Promises to close Guantanamo & treat prisoners as POWs. (Sep 2009)
FactCheck: F-22 Raptor costs $140M and has never been used. (Feb 2009)
Obama Doctrine: moral interest as well as national interest. (Oct 2008)
Inappropriate to lie to public; just don�t answer questions. (Sep 2008)
We should have focused on loose nukes & Al Qaeda after 9/11. (Aug 2008)
Grandfather served in Patton's tank corps in WWII. (Aug 2008)
Colleges must allow military recruiters for ROTC on campus. (Jan 2008)
Human rights and national security are complementary. (Nov 2007)
Judgment is as important as experience. (Oct 2007)
Repeal Don�t-Ask-Don�t-Tell. (Aug 2007)
America must practice the patriotism it preaches. (Mar 2007)
Get first responders the healthcare and equipment they need. (Mar 2007)
Need to be both strong and smart on national defense. (Oct 2006)
Grow size of military to maintain rotation schedules. (Oct 2006)
We are currently inspecting 3% of all incoming cargo. (Oct 2004)
Give our soldiers the best equipment and training available. (Jul 2004)
National Service
Serving America doesn�t mean going out shopping. (Oct 2008)
$4,000 tuition tax credit in exchange for community service. (Jun 2008)
Expand Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to 266,000 slots. (Feb 2008)
Put forward a national service program. (Jan 2008)
Give 18-year-old women opportunity to serve. (Dec 2007)
Register women for draft, but not for combat. (Jul 2007)
Nuclear Weapons
Strengthen NPT to have automatic sanctions on Iran. (Jun 2010)
OpEd: walked away from missile defense of Eastern Europe. (Mar 2010)
Secure all world's nuclear materials by international treaty. (Jan 2010)
Reduce US nuclear stockpile & prevent spread of nukes. (Dec 2009)
Goal is a world without nuclear weapons. (Aug 2008)
A New Beginning: seek world with no nuclear weapons. (Aug 2008)
Seek the peace of a world without nuclear weapons. (Jul 2008)
2007: With Hagel, introduced nuclear nonproliferation bill. (Mar 2008)
Pursue goal of a world without nuclear weapons. (Feb 2008)
Rebuild a nuclear nonproliferation strategy. (Jan 2008)
2006: Obama-Lugar bill restricted conventional weapons. (Oct 2007)
2005: Passed bill to reduce conventional weapon stockpiles. (Aug 2007)
Protecting nuclear power plants is of utmost importance. (Mar 2007)
Rebuild the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. (Jan 2006)
Increase funding to decommission Russian nukes. (Jul 2004)
Terrorism
OpEd: Failed promise to close Guantanamo loses left votes. (Jun 2011)
OpEd: torture ban just repositions torture to outside US. (Jun 2010)
No habeas right for detainees outside of US. (Jun 2010)
Moving Gitmo to Illinois was logistically & legally complex. (May 2010)
OpEd: Promised to close Guantanamo but it's still open. (Apr 2010)
Hundreds of al Qaeda have been captured last year. (Jan 2010)
OpEd: accused of palling around with terrorist Bill Ayers. (Nov 2009)
Strategic issue is where to send & how to fund our troops. (Sep 2008)
Disrupting Al Qaeda in Afghanistan prevented another 9/11. (Sep 2008)
Islam in 1970s was not opposed to West & rule of law. (Jul 2008)
Go after al Qaeda but also shrink pool of potential recruits. (Jul 2008)
No torture; no renditions; no operating out of fear. (Apr 2008)
Al Qaida is stronger now than in 2001 as Iraq distracted us. (Jan 2008)
No presidential power for secret surveillance. (Dec 2007)
No holding US citizens as unlawful enemy combatants. (Dec 2007)
Congress decides what constitutes torture, not president. (Dec 2007)
No torture; defiance of FISA; no military commissions. (Dec 2007)
Restore habeas corpus to reach Muslims abroad. (Dec 2007)
Don�t allow our politics to be driven by fear of terrorism. (Nov 2007)
If attacked, first help victims then prevent further attacks. (Oct 2007)
America cannot sanction torture; no loopholes or exceptions. (Sep 2007)
We are no safer now than we were after 9/11. (Aug 2007)
Close Guantanamo and restore the right of habeas corpus. (Jun 2007)
Homeland security must protect citizens, not intrude on them. (Mar 2007)
Personal privacy must be protected even in terrorism age. (Mar 2007)
Battling terrorism must go beyond belligerence vs. isolation. (Oct 2006)
Going after Al Qaeda in Pakistan is not Bush-style invasion. (Jan 2006)
Balance domestic intelligence reform with civil liberty risk. (Jul 2004)
Veterans
Unacceptable to have veterans drive 250 miles to a hospital. (Feb 2008)
Improve veterans� mental health treatment & PTSD benefits. (Feb 2008)
Support veterans via the Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act. (Aug 2007)
Address the deficiencies in the VA system. (Jun 2007)
The cost of the Iraq war should not shortchange VA benefits. (Jun 2007)
Make sure the outpatient facilities work for veterans. (Jun 2007)
Comprehensive plan for our veterans healthcare. (Mar 2007)
Voting Record
FactCheck: Promised to repeal Patriot Act, then voted for it. (Jan 2008)
Wrote law to secure & destroy world�s deadliest weapons. (Feb 2007)
Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)

Sarah Palin on Homeland Security

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President

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If you love your freedom, thank a vet. (Nov 2010)
Calling Vietnam vets "baby killers" was shameful history. (Nov 2010)
Tragic mistake to allow mosque near Ground Zero. (Nov 2010)
Soldiers have chosen to serve something greater than self. (Feb 2010)
No apologies for saying Obama pals around with terrorists. (Nov 2009)
Economic sanctions on North Korea for nukes. (Oct 2008)
Terrorists in Iraq are the biggest threat to Americans today. (Oct 2008)
Pakistani people & leaders want to get rid of terrorists. (Sep 2008)
Fight terrorism to spread democratic ideals in world. (Sep 2008)
Any country that houses Islamic terrorists is a danger to US. (Sep 2008)
Energy is a foundation of national security. (Sep 2008)
Only a very small percent of Islamic believers are extreme. (Sep 2008)
Agrees with Bush Doctrine, if enough legitimate intel. (Sep 2008)
Focus on fighting Al-Qaeda terrorists, not on reading rights. (Sep 2008)
Strong military and sound energy. (Aug 2008)
Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom. (Jan 2008)
Ask all candidates �Are you doing all you can for security?�. (Oct 2007)
Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops. (Sep 2007)
Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war. (Jun 2007)
Proclaim �Loyalty Day� to reaffirm loyalty to America. (Apr 2007)
Promote from within, in Alaska�s National Guard. (Nov 2006)
Let military personnel know how much we support them. (Nov 2006)
Question terrorists before they get lawyered up & Mirandized. (Feb 2010)

Ron Paul on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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We supported Taliban; differentiate them from al Qaeda. (Jan 2012)
Getting bin Laden OK; Iranian nukes not OK. (Jan 2012)
17,000 troops for Baghdad embassy? Come home!. (Dec 2011)
The Patriot Act is unpatriotic; it undermines our liberty. (Nov 2011)
Waterboarding is torture: illegal, uncivilized, and immoral. (Nov 2011)
Enhance national security by slashing military spending. (Oct 2011)
We can blow up the world 20 times and we can't cut a penny? (Oct 2011)
Guantanamo prisoners are just suspects; not terrorists yet. (Oct 2011)
Military spending is not necessarily defense spending. (Sep 2011)
Abolish the TSA; let airlines establish security. (Sep 2011)
Many terrorists have been properly tried in US courts. (Aug 2011)
Waterboarding doesn't achieve anything. (May 2011)
Assassination policy targeting citizens is unconstitutional. (Apr 2011)
Conscription is not part of Constitution nor free society. (Apr 2011)
Hated for freedom? No, hated for invading their countries!. (Apr 2011)
Patriot Act is radical departure from 4th Amendment. (Apr 2011)
100 detainees have died of torture under US custody. (Apr 2011)
Politically convenient wars are not at all necessary. (Sep 2009)
Conscription is unconstitutional--including National Service. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: US spends $572B on foreign operations, not $1T. (Feb 2008)
Military is not in good shape; we have a de facto draft. (Feb 2008)
We don�t need any troops abroad--they don�t help our defense. (Dec 2007)
Suicide terrorism stops when we stop intervening abroad. (Dec 2007)
In wartime, people willing to sacrifice liberty for security. (Dec 2007)
No presidential power for secret surveillance. (Dec 2007)
Habeas corpus always applies, even to Guantanamo. (Dec 2007)
We have a de-facto draft; we can achieve more in peace. (Dec 2007)
Protect against terrorism by understanding their motivations. (Dec 2007)
Violating habeas corpus will be used against us. (Sep 2007)
Protect military chaplains� right to pray in preferred faith. (Sep 2007)
Eliminate FBI & DHS; interpret intelligence intelligently. (Sep 2007)
Governments orchestrate fear to throw their weight around. (Jun 2007)
DHS is unmanageable bureaucracy--eliminate it. (May 2007)
Be cautious about warrantless searches & habeas corpus. (May 2007)
Criticizes use of war on terror to curtail civil liberties. (Jan 2007)
We�d be as furious as Muslims are, if our land was occupied. (Jan 2006)
Grouping terrorists together damages relations with Muslims. (Jan 2006)
We can�t fight for freedom if we impose Patriot Act. (Sep 2005)
Conscription is forced servitude--no draft for illegal wars. (Nov 2003)
Explore reasons behind terrorist attacks on US. (Oct 2001)
Reassess �mutual security� treaties; our allies never aid us. (Dec 1987)
Military Keynesianism? Blowing up bombs is economic negative. (Apr 2011)
Imperialism
Islamists attacked us for US bases on Arab lands. (Sep 2011)
Neither Dems nor GOP will cut one nickel from militarism. (Aug 2011)
American Empire is big government war & militarism. (Apr 2011)
We can't keep troops in 135 countries & 900 bases forever. (Feb 2011)
We�re broke and we just can�t continue to police the world. (Feb 2008)
Stop policing the world and we can get rid of income tax. (Dec 2007)
Bring all troops home from abroad & save $100B�s every year. (Dec 2007)
9/11 resulted from blasphemy of our bases in Saudi Arabia. (Dec 2007)
Pre-emptive war policy is a grave mistake. (Jun 2007)
Pre-emptive war is not part of the American tradition. (Jun 2007)
Military aggressiveness weakens our national defense. (May 2007)
Jihadists attack because we have bases in their countries. (Jan 2006)
Costs of war always higher than expected & go on for decades. (Jun 2005)
Conscription is a trait of totalitarian government. (Dec 1987)
Voting+Sponsorships
Opposes Patriot Act & Iraq War. (Jan 2007)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
Voted NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

Buddy Roemer on Homeland Security

Former Governor (R-LA); frontrunner for AmericansElect presidential nomination

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No more "oil duty" for Marines: stronger but more focused. (Oct 2011)
Patriot Act ok after full debate and temporary modifications. (Oct 2011)
Defense appropriations decided by political money & access. (Mar 2011)
Require Congressional approval for arms exports. (Jan 1987)
National security strategy: peace through strength. (Mar 1983)

Mitt Romney on Homeland Security

Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent

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Military so powerful that no one thinks of challenging it. (Jan 2012)
Strong Economy; Strong Military; Strong People. (Mar 2010)
Strengthen soft power because it is real power. (Mar 2010)
Our nuclear arsenal must be updated comprehensively. (Mar 2010)
Allies must increase defense spending to a fair share. (Mar 2010)
Lawyers are the last people to ask about war decisions. (Oct 2007)
FactCheck: Bush cut military budget as much as Bill Clinton. (Oct 2007)
Apologized for comparing public service to military service. (Sep 2007)
Eligible for draft in 1969; regrets not having served. (Mar 2007)
Stronger America is less likely to have to fight. (Mar 2007)
Defense Spending
Obama defense issue stances compared to Romney. (Jan 2012)
It's a terrible idea to cut defense. (Oct 2011)
Devoted to making America the strongest nation on Earth. (Oct 2011)
Increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP. (Mar 2010)
China's military is over half our size (not one-tenth!). (Mar 2010)
Defense cost comparison US vs PRC. (Mar 2010)
Raise military spending to 4% of our GDP. (Feb 2008)
Add 100,000 to the military without a draft. (Jan 2008)
Sharply increase military investment to face radical jihad. (Aug 2007)
We need at least 100,000 more troops in our military. (Jan 2006)
War on Terror
Al Qaeda members are enemy combatants with no rights. (Jan 2012)
Recognize the scope and reality of the jihadist threat. (Mar 2010)
No Miranda rights for suicide bombers. (Feb 2010)
Closing Guantanamo leaves America vulnerable to another 9/11. (Feb 2009)
Best to not say whether waterboarding is torture or not. (Jan 2008)
Not wise for us to describe our interrogation techniques. (Nov 2007)
Wiretap mosques to keep tabs on Islamic extremists. (Sep 2007)
Global military & non-military effort to defeat jihad. (Aug 2007)
Don�t weaken Musharraf; we need ally against Bin Laden. (Aug 2007)
Double Guantanamo, to avoid terrorist access to lawyers. (May 2007)
FBI wiretaps and spying on immigrants OK. (Dec 2006)
Use both military & diplomatic actions to defeat Jihadists. (Dec 2006)
Jihadists attack to destroy all moderate governments. (Jan 2006)
Islamic terror has nothing to do with US policy of bases. (Jan 2006)

Rick Santorum on Homeland Security

Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner

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Privacy is in 4th amendment, but Patriot Act is ok. (Jan 2012)
Confront virulent threat of radical Islam. (Jan 2012)
Giving money to Iran rebels is not enough. (Nov 2011)
Don't cut one penny out of defense spending. (Oct 2011)
Removing Don't-Ask injects social experiment into military. (Sep 2011)
Department of Homeland Security fixed an internal mess. (Sep 2011)
Cut waste in DOD, but don't cut defense budget. (Jul 2011)
Terrorism is an asymmetric threat; we need worldwide bases. (Jun 2011)
Waterboarding gets useful info, like on Osama bin Laden. (May 2011)
We need to spend money to study the EMP threat. (Aug 2009)
War against Islamic fascism will be won or lost in America. (Sep 2006)
Invest in our armed services' fundamental mission. (Aug 1995)
Defense Spending
There are good earmarks, like Osprey military program. (Feb 2012)
Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)

Jill Stein on Homeland Security

Green Party presidential nominee; Former Challenger for MA Governor

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Patriot Act ends the right to judicial review. (Jan 2012)
Bloated military budget enables knee-jerk military solutions. (Jan 2012)
End Patriot Act; it surrenders freedoms in name of security. (Jan 2012)
PATRIOT Act is a flagrant violation of 4th Amendment. (Dec 2011)
Repeal National Defense Authorization; keep right to trial. (Dec 2011)
Cut military 50%; spend that $500B on economy. (Dec 2011)

Donald Trump on Homeland Security

2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President

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American interests come first; no apologies. (Dec 2011)
All freedoms flow from national security. (Dec 2011)
3% of GNP for military is too low. (Jul 2000)
Missile defense is inappropriate; focus on terrorism. (Jul 2000)
Prepare for bio-terrorism attack. (Jul 2000)

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