David Perdue in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites

On Abortion: Promote a culture that values life

There are principles I share with a majority of Georgians. I believe that we should promote a culture that values life and protects the innocent, especially the unborn. Being pro-life and believing in the sanctity of marriage are my deeply held personal convictions. I will not waver in defending them if I have the privilege of serving you in the U.S Senate. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Budget & Economy: Cut wasteful spending; eliminate failed government agencies

The crushing national debt is rapidly approaching $17 trillion. We must act now to rein it in before it becomes unmanageable. Of course we have to cut wasteful spending and unnecessary bureaucracy. We have to eliminate failed government programs and redundant agencies. However, the best way to begin getting the debt under control is by getting the economy back on track. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Budget & Economy: Support balanced budget amendment and tax reform

Every Georgia family understands that you can't perpetually spend more than you take in without going bankrupt. The problem is that the professional politicians in Washington won't make a tough decision. I would absolutely vote for a balanced budget amendment. However, we need immediate tax and regulatory reforms along with appropriate spending cuts so that we have a right-sized, responsible budget sooner rather than later. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Civil Rights: Protect traditional marriage

I believe that we must protect traditional marriage, keeping it clearly defined as between one man and one woman. Being pro-life and believing in the sanctity of marriage are my deeply held personal convictions. I will not waver in defending them if I have the privilege of serving you in the U.S Senate. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Corporations: We are on the verge of revitalizing American manufacturing

I believe that we are on the verge of revitalizing American manufacturing. The private sector is primed to create quality jobs by manufacturing innovative products that require a skilled workforce and high-tech facilities. These products are needed for domestic consumption and more importantly for exports to foreign markets. But the manufacturing industry's renewal can be stunted if we don't correct bad energy policies, a lack of infrastructure, and failures in education. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Education: Dismantle unnecessary bureaucracy; innovate at local level

I grew up the son of two teachers. I married a teacher. I have seen first hand that parents and local educators make the best decisions on how to meet the unique needs of students. For example, my mother started a program for gifted students that is still a model for schools across Georgia to this day. True innovation starts at the local level, not in Washington. We should dismantle unnecessary federal bureaucracy and get that funding into the classrooms. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Energy & Oil: End hostility towards domestic energy producers

Forty years after an oil embargo led to gas rationing and long lines at the pump, we still don't have a plan for energy independence. Instead, our own government limits our options by being overtly hostile towards domestic energy producers. In the process, they force us to rely on energy resources from countries that wish to do us harm. With the right leadership, we can have a domestic energy policy that is environmentally responsible in the long-term while meeting our current needs. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Free Trade: Best opportunity for growth is to boost our exports

An estimated 70% of our economy is based on domestic consumption. The best opportunity for growth is to boost our exports to emerging economies worldwide. They have an increasing demand for American goods, both quality manufactured products as well as other needs such as agriculture products. Increasing exports requires elected leaders who understand global trends and how to remove barriers to growth. If so, we can create a new age of American prosperity. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Government Reform: Maximum three terms in the House, two terms in the Senate

I have never run for public office before, which in my opinion is a good thing. Just look at the results we have gotten from career politicians. They have created a crisis in Washington. We can't expect them to fix it. That's why I support term limits: a maximum three terms in the House, two terms in the Senate. I'll stick to that commitment myself. Until we get term limits in place, we should enforce them at the ballot box by voting the career politicians out of office. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Gun Control: We have ample gun laws on the books now

Growing up in Middle Georgia, I have been hunting since I was young, but I understand the 2nd Amendment is not only about hunting. It is hard for me to question the wisdom of the Founders. They crafted a Constitution that has only been amended 27 times in over 225 years. Ten amendments were their own, designed to explicitly protect certain rights. The 2nd Amendment is clear. We have ample gun laws on the books now, and I believe we should focus on enforcing them. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Health Care: ObamaCare reduces quality of health care and increase costs

ObamaCare is an overreaching federal program that will actually reduce the quality of health care and increase costs. Potentially worse, it has already been shown to be a deterrent to full-time job creation. The consequences of politicians passing a massive bill without reading it continue to emerge. We need to repeal ObamaCare and replace it with more affordable free market solutions. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Immigration: Strictly enforce current laws; focus on true border security

Securing our borders is a matter of national security. The debate in Washington over illegal immigration has become unnecessarily complicated. Politicians have created another massive bill, like ObamaCare--1,200 pages long. Simply put, we need to strictly enforce current laws and any new laws should be straightforward, focusing on true border security. Until the federal government meets that important responsibility, discussing anything else is pointless. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

On Tax Reform: No tax increase of any kind; overhaul the tax code

In the midst of a terrible economy, this would be the worst possible time to raise taxes on anyone. Too many families and too many businesses are struggling to get by. I will not support a tax increase of any kind. Furthermore, the federal tax code is too complicated and misaligned. It should be completely overhauled as a means to promote growth and encourage more domestic economic investment. Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, perduesenate.com, "Issues" Jul 25, 2013

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