2014 OR Senate debate: on Foreign Policy


Jeff Merkley: In a dangerous world, we need to work with other nations

Jeff is committed to protecting America from those who would do us harm, and to making sure we do so in a way that is consistent with American values and our Constitutional rights. Indeed, Jeff firmly believes that the measure of our strength isn't just the power of our military, but that the United States is safer and stronger when we honor our fundamental American values like respect for the rule of law and invest in the hard work of working with our allies. In a dangerous world, with global threats ranging from terrorism to global warming to nuclear weapons proliferation, Jeff understands that we need to be able to work with other nations to confront these challenges together.
Source: 2014 Oregon Senate campaign website, Merkley.senate.gov Sep 1, 2014

Jason Conger: Russia emboldened in Ukraine by Obama's weak foreign policy

[Wehby and Conger] agreed that federal funding for education is increasing the cost of college tuition and that Russia felt emboldened to intervene in Ukraine because of President Barack Obama's weak foreign policy stances.
Source: Statesman Journal on 2014 Oregon Senate debate Mar 9, 2014

Monica Wehby: Russia emboldened in Ukraine by Obama's weak foreign policy

[Wehby and Conger] agreed that federal funding for education is increasing the cost of college tuition and that Russia felt emboldened to intervene in Ukraine because of President Barack Obama's weak foreign policy stances.
Source: Statesman Journal on 2014 Oregon Senate debate Mar 9, 2014

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