Michele Bachmann in Survey of 2006 House campaign websites
On Abortion:
Respect the sanctity of life
I firmly believe in moving toward and promoting a culture that values and respects the sanctity of life - especially those rights of the unborn and the elderly. We must protect infants at their most vulnerable stages and never overlook the weakest and
most frail among us. As a foster mother to 23 at-risk children, I applaud the work of those who reach out to assist those most in need of care.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Civil Rights:
Authored constitutional amendment defining marriage
I was the chief author of a constitutional amendment in the Minnesota Senate defining marriage as between one man and one woman. I will continue to support traditional marriage as a union between a man and woman.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Families & Children:
Support traditional family life
My record of supporting traditional marriage, family life and children, including those yet born, is unambiguous. This will not change if elected to Congress.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Gun Control:
Fight to uphold our 2nd Amendment rights
Growing up in a home that valued hunting and fishing, the 2nd Amendment is of equal importance as the other nine Amendments in our Bill of Rights. Since the age of twelve, when I passed my first gun safety class, I’ve enjoyed the privilege afforded us
by the right to bear arms. While serving in the Minnesota State Senate I supported and helped pass the Minnesota Personal Protection Act and legislation to protect local shooting ranges. I will fight to uphold our 2nd Amendment rights.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Homeland Security:
Remain vigilant and ready, including military action
Our courageous men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan are on the frontlines in the war on terror, but the horrific attack on 9/11 demonstrated that terrorists can bring the battlefield to our shores. For this reason, we must remain continually
vigilant and ready with a broad based strategy that includes military action when necessary but also enhanced overseas intelligence capabilities, strengthened coalitions with willing partners and more effective and efficient homeland security.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Immigration:
Secure our borders and enforce current laws
Over the past 20 years, our borders have become more porous, the influx of illegal immigrants has dramatically increased, while the enforcement of our existing immigration laws has decreased. I support legislation that first addresses our most urgent
problem: securing America’s borders. We must start by using new technologies such as electronic surveillance where most effective. We need to enforce current laws by holding responsible those who willfully violate our nation’s immigration laws.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
On Tax Reform:
Put hard earned money back in taxpayers’ pockets
I will work tirelessly to put hard earned money back in taxpayers’ pockets--where it belongs--not in the hands of Washington bureaucrats. We cannot tax and spend our way to prosperity. I will continue to support meaningful tax relief, such as:-
Making President Bush’s tax cuts permanent
- Personal tax rate reductions
- Permanent repeal of the Death Tax
- Further reduction of the Marriage Penalty Tax
- Capital gains tax reduction
- Simplification of the tax code.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, michelebachmann.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
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