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Tim Walz on War & Peace
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Build coalition against Iranian nuclear weapons
WALZ: Israel's ability to be able to defend itself is absolutely fundamental. What we've seen out of Vice President Harris is we've seen steady leadership. We've seen a calmness that is able to be able to draw on the coalitions, to bring them together,
understanding that our allies matter. When our allies see Donald Trump turn towards Vladimir Putin, turn towards North Korea, when we start to see that type of fickleness around holding the coalitions together--we will stay committed. We will protect
our forces and our allied forces, and there will be consequences.VANCE: Governor Walz just accused Donald Trump of being an agent of chaos, Donald Trump actually delivered stability in the world, and he did it by establishing effective deterrence.
WALZ: We had a coalition of nations that had boxed Iran's nuclear program in. Donald Trump pulled that program and put nothing else in its place. So Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of Donald Trump's fickle leadership.
Source: 2024 Vice Presidential debate: Tim Walz vs. JD Vance
, Oct 1, 2024
Condemned Hamas attack on Israel, but discuss ceasefire
Progressives who cast "uncommitted" in the Democratic primaries this spring [were] traditionally Democratic voters who were disillusioned with Biden over his position on the war in Gaza. They [approved of Walz's] remarks on CNN after 19% of the
Democratic electorate in the state's presidential primary participated in the protest vote. "They are asking to be heard and that's what they should be doing," Walz said. "Their message is clear that they think this is an intolerable situation and that
we can do more. And I think the president is hearing that."After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Walz ordered state flags to be flown at half-mast and criticized those who did not condemn the attack: "If you did not find moral clarity [after the
attack], you need to reevaluate where you're at," Walz said at a [pro-Israel] vigil.
In March, Walz endorsed calls for a permanent "working" ceasefire, after Harris drew praise from the progressive base by calling for an "immediate" six-week ceasefire.
Source: The Forward on 2024 Vice Presidential hopefuls, "Israel"
, Aug 6, 2024
Acknowledge "uncommitted" ballots as pro-Palestine protest
In an election that's been rocked by the war in Gaza and a swelling pro-Palestinian protest movement, Walz seems to offer something for everyone.After tens of thousands of Democrats cast "uncommitted" ballots in Minnesota's presidential primary--
Walz took a sympathetic view, even praising those voters for being "civically engaged."
"This issue is a humanitarian crisis, they have every right to be heard," Walz said. "These folks are asking for a change in course, they're asking for more
pressure to be put on." Broadly, Walz has sought to strike a balance in his rhetoric on the war. "You can hold competing things: That Israel has the right to defend itself, and the atrocities of October 7 are unacceptable, but Palestinian civilians
being caught in this," Walz told Minnesota Public Radio in March.
Walz has said at the time that he supported a "working cease-fire" in Gaza, signaling support for the Biden administration's efforts to secure peace.
Source: Business Insider on 2024 Vice Presidential hopefuls
, Aug 6, 2024
Visited Afghan troops to ensure they had what they needed
When I deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Infantry Division, Tim was still serving in Congress. He visited me at my forward operating base in Kandahar. It was clear Tim was not looking to burnish his credentials on national security by
obtaining pretty photographs with troops in the field. Rather, Tim had the confidence that comes from being a former Army Sergeant Major. Tim's visit to Afghanistan was not about him, but about making sure our soldiers had what we needed to effectively
prosecute the fight our country had called us to. That's exactly the type of leadership America needs right now.More recently, Tim and I met at the observances marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in June. As soldiers, we both intrinsically
understood the sacrifice made by those brave Americans in WWII fighting to overcome extremist right-wing fascism. Tim & I reconnected because he & I recognize we are both Americans, happily married husbands, proud dads of great kids and Army veterans.
Source: 2024 VP endorsements by Rep. Charles Djou (R-HI) on Fox News
, Aug 6, 2024
Support Ukraine; withdraw investments from Russia & Belarus
On March 4, 2022, I signed Executive Order 22-03, condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine and supporting the people of Ukraine by requiring that state agencies terminate existing contracts with Russian entities and refrain from entering into future
contracts with Russian entities.On March 7, 2022, I called on the Minnesota Legislature to act to withdraw state investments in Russian businesses and institutions. This week, the Legislature passed a bill to withdraw state investments from Russian &
Belarusian entities. MN Laws 2022, Chapter 43, codifies the directives in Executive Order 22-03. As a result of this codification into Minnesota law, Executive Order 22-03 is no longer necessary.
I urge all people in Minnesota to support their
Ukrainian neighbors and donate to organizations supporting Ukrainian humanitarian efforts. I also urge Minnesotans to support our fellow Russian Minnesotans, many of whom are horrified and alarmed by the Russian government's aggression toward Ukraine.
Source: Minnesota voting records: Executive Order 22-06
, Apr 1, 2022
Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
Upon his 1990 return from teaching in China, Tim served full time in the Army National Guard. He joined his battalion overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After 24 years in the Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major Walz retired from
the 1-125th Field Artillery Battalion in 2005. When he retired, Tim was the highest-ranking enlisted National Guard soldier in southern Minnesota. "When I enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17,
I never imagined that I would serve for 24 years. I knew that I was ready to accept the responsibility that comes with serving our country. Over the years,
I discovered that I had the capacity to lead--a duty that I strive to fulfill each and every day. The honor of serving alongside my neighbors in southern Minnesota was a privilege."
Source: 2018 Minnesota governor campaign website WalzForGovernor.org
, May 2, 2017
Change the currnet course of action; need Iraq exit plan
The first priority of Congress must be stabilizing Iraq so we can bring our soldiers home safely. Stabilization requires that we start listening to our experts and our military leaders on the ground, and that we replace the rubberstamp Congress with
people like Tim Walz who will facilitate open, honest debate in Congress. There is no simple solution, but we can be assured that the answer is not to continue the current course of action without an exit plan.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.timwalz.org, "Issues"
, Nov 7, 2006
Stabilize Iraq, if possible, before withdrawing
If data shows that American troops are a catalyst for violence then it is imperative that all of our troops are brought home immediately. However, if it is possible to stabilize Iraq before leaving then we must work to achieve measurable milestones
such as clean drinking water and improved electricity. We must then turn over responsibility to a regional security force before bringing our troops home.
Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test
, Nov 7, 2006
Ensure an achievable mission in Iraq
My top three legislative priories include (1) implementing common sense federal education policy, (2) ensuring our soldiers in Iraq have an achievable mission and that promises made to our veterans are kept,
and (3) addressing the urgent need for national health care reform.
Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test
, Nov 7, 2006
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