Michael Grimm in Survey of 2010 House campaign websites
On Energy & Oil:
Be surer of global warming before we destroy jobs
Global warming is an ongoing topic of debate in the media and academia. I want to be fully informed with accurate information before I accept any proposal that will destroy American jobs or increase the average family's energy bill as many bills pending
in Congress will do.I strongly oppose the "Cap and Trade" bill pending in the U.S. Senate and as Congressman will fight against any such legislation that fails to be financially sound and prudent.
Source: 2010 House campaign website, grimmforcongress.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
On Health Care:
Socialized medicine has failed everywhere it's been tried
My position on Obamacare has been consistent from Day One. I opposed both the House and Senate bills and the reconciliation which was ultimately signed by the President.Socialized medicine, like any command economy, has failed everywhere
it's been tried, and injecting large doses of federal bureaucracy into this system will have the same crippling effect. Our free-market, capitalist system rewards the innovative and the efficient--let it work for healthcare.
Source: 2010 House campaign website, grimmforcongress.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
On Homeland Security:
Keep the Patriot Act in full force
Terrorist attacks must be called what they are--acts of war; to treat them as crimes is a weak and dangerous course of action. Further, we must try those responsible for acts of war by military tribunal, not in a District Court like any common criminal.
We must keep the Patriot Act in full force and give our military, intelligence and law enforcement agencies all the tools they need to thwart enemy attempts against Americans. We need to immediately stop investigating our CIA operatives.
Source: 2010 House campaign website, grimmforcongress.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
On Immigration:
Stopping illegal immigration protects lives & jobs
This nation has had enough of career politicians who want to reward illegal aliens with amnesty and citizenship for breaking our laws. Most countries, including Mexico, our neighbor to the south, have zero tolerance for illegal immigration, and it's time
we did the same. As far as I am concerned, stopping illegal immigration is as much about protecting American lives as it is about protecting American jobs and maintaining a stable, healthy economy.
Source: 2010 House campaign website, grimmforcongress.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
On War & Peace:
No unrealistic timelines nor early troop withdrawals
We must recognize the inherent limitations of a country that may not be able to exist within our idea of democracy. This is a multi-faceted challenge, but three key factors come to mind: the lack of infrastructure; the porous border with Pakistan; and
the fundamental fact that Afghanistan is a tribal nation. We must remain committed to a clear and decisive mission for our troops. Unrealistic timelines and promises of early troop withdrawals are premature, unrealistic and dangerous to our soldiers.
Source: 2010 House campaign website, grimmforcongress.com, "Issues"
Nov 2, 2010
Page last updated: Dec 27, 2019