Hank Johnson in Survey of 2006 House campaign websites
On Energy & Oil:
Gasoline is an energy source of the past
We have to come to terms with the fact that gasoline is an energy source of the past. Let’s turn our attention to the development of more efficient alternative fuels such as ethanol, fuel cells, and hybrid technology. I am very happy to see all of the
enthusiasm and effort in the new “Think Green” movement. It’s exactly where we should be going. If we fund the right research, and plan sensibly, we can shape a future with affordable transportation, energy for our homes, and a healthy earth.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, hankforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Health Care:
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege
I am an advocate for the expansion of health insurance to all Americans. I believe that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Our nation has access to the most advanced medical therapies & treatments in the world, and it is my conviction that this care
should be available to everyone. I am a huge supporter of the community clinics that exist as part of our national Medicaid system. If we can maintain the most powerful military in the world, surely we can give every citizen the healthcare they deserve.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, hankforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Homeland Security:
Disallow warrantless searches
Counter-terrorism agencies need the ability to more robustly protect us during war. But our government is carefully crafted to protect our civil liberties and our privacy. Among our Constitutional checks and balances is the requirement that the executive
branch obtain a warrant from the judiciary before challenging our privacy. No one is above the law, not the Pentagon, not the Attorney General, not the President. There is a sensible balance between between security and tyranny, and we can find it.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, hankforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On War & Peace:
Leave Iraq as soon as possible, sensible, and ethical
The War in Iraq is and always has been a mistake, and I have stood by this position since before Day One. The alleged weapons programs and stockpiles simply did not exist, and it is unacceptable that we are now engaged in such unnecessary and destructive
conflict. When should we leave? As soon as is possible, sensible, and ethical. To set a hard date for a pullout would be imprudent and risk further endangering our troops. To leave a devastated country in civil war would be immoral.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, hankforcongress.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
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