2016 FL Senate race: on Foreign Policy


Pam Keith: Don't live by fear; we're the most bad-ass nation

Q: What is the biggest issue facing the country right now?

A: Fear. Fear of the future. Fear of each other. Fear of losing what we have. Fear of change. We are becoming paralyzed by fear and unwilling to challenge the status quo. We have big problems but we can conquer them. We are the most bad-ass nation on this planet. There is nothing that we cannot do when we choose to embrace each other and work together, when we boldly proclaim that we will do what it takes to move our country forward. My campaign is about fearlessness, and embracing our challenges. It's what separates me from the others and what is getting crowds everywhere to believe in me and my vision.

Source: Rise Miami News on 2016 Florida Senate race Aug 13, 2015

Pam Keith: Born in Turkey; lived outside US for 9 years

Q: You were born in Turkey. How long did you live outside of the US?

A: I lived outside of the U.S. from 0-6, 11-13 and while I served in the Navy for a year and a half.

Q: What impact have your parents had on your life?

A: My Dad emphasized hard work, responsibility, sacrifice and service to others. My Mom emphasized compassion, creativity, self-confidence and humor. They both taught me to respect myself and to be fearless in my pursuit of my dreams.

Source: Rise Miami News on 2016 Florida Senate race Aug 13, 2015

Carlos Lopez-Cantera: Defend democracy in Cuba, Venezuela, & Israel

Lopez-Cantera touched on foreign-policy issues crucial to South Florida voters: defending democracy in Cuba and Venezuela and improving relations with Israel. "CLC!" chanted the largely Cuban-American crowd, using Lopez-Cantera's initials and legislative nickname.

Lopez-Cantera, 41, is running as an heir to Rubio--he sat on stage with the incumbent senator when Rubio launched his presidential bid--and cuts a similar campaign figure for a GOP hungry for diversity: a fresh-faced Cuban American with a young family. His wife, Renee, works in the Miami Herald's circulation department, where she does not come into contact with newsroom reporters or editors.

Source: Miami Herald on 2016 Florida Senate race Jul 27, 2015

Carlos Lopez-Cantera: After Cuban "normalization," more beatings & more oppression

Because Ląpez-Cantera is of Cuban descent, it is fair to assume that he opposes President Obama's new U.S. policy with communist Cuba. "CLC," as he is known around the state of Florida, pointed out that since Obama announced the "normalization" of relations between Cuba and the U.S., "more beatings and more oppression" have occurred in Cuba, adding that if he were in the Senate, he would vote against any ambassador to Cuba the President selected.
Source: Breitbart.com on 2016 Florida Senate race Jul 18, 2015

David Jolly: Help create stability in regions where there is none

We must work to protect our military strength and ensure that our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines, including those serving in the Guard & Reserves, can count with the most advanced tools and technologies necessary to protect our nation, our lives and personal freedoms. By standing with our allies who fight with us against our common enemies and helping create stability and in regions where there is none will help us in our continued effort defend our nation's liberties and keep us safe.
Source: 2016 Florida Senate campaign website, DavidJolly.com Jan 1, 2015

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