Rick Weiland in Survey of 2014 Senate campaign websites

On Corporations: Stop sweetheart deals & government bailouts of big business

I'm running so that we can give a fair shake and an even playing field to every small business.

I'm running so that we can stop the waste in government, so that we can stop the sweetheart deals and the government bailouts of businesses that are 'too big to fail'. It's time for the everyday citizens to take back our country, and that is what my campaign will be about.

On Environment: 2003: Introduced first green commercial construction code

As CEO, Rick spearheaded efforts to create the nation's first green construction code for commercial buildings and a standard for residential structures. This code was published in 2012 and has already been adopted in several states and communities. Rick traveled extensively to promote responsible and sustainable building codes and practices. He spoke with numerous municipalities and other governmental agencies all over the United States and the world. He was invited by the Chinese government to speak to officials regarding the implementation of safer and more sustainable building codes. In Haiti, Rick worked with government officials following the devastating 2010 earthquake.

On Government Reform: We're hijacked by big money special interests

I'm run

On Homeland Security: 1997: Served as Regional Director of FEMA

As Regional Director he was responsible for all federal disaster response in Region VIII. Rick supervised the Federal recovery response to flooding in North Dakota and South Dakota; wild fires in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota; tornadoes in Spencer, SD as well as on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. During his tenure at FEMA he was called upon to provide support to local law enforcement during the Columbine tragedy.

In addition to Federal disaster response, Rick lead a "historic" conference for 28 tribal nations within Region VIII. At the conference, Rick and FEMA worked to establish more effective emergency management coordination and to improve services to underserved communities on tribal reservations. The conference established the Tribal Emergency Management Coordination Council.

On Principles & Values: 1996: As Democratic nominee, lost statewide House campaign

In 2002, [Rick ran in an] unsuccessful primary election to Congress,

On Social Security: 2002: Served as State Director of AARP