Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Foreign Policy
Jay Gonzalez:
Recognize Syrian refugees and others in need
President Trump's unconstitutional Muslim travel bans and increased raids to detain and deport immigrants have been particularly harsh, disruptive and fear-provoking for immigrant communities across the country and across Massachusetts.
The first piece of legislation I supported as a candidate for Governor was the Safe Communities Act. Among other things, this legislation would make clear that state and local law enforcement resources may be used only to enforce state and local laws-
not to enforce federal immigration laws.
And long before Donald Trump, Governor Baker failed to stand up against hate and discrimination time and time again. It's not ok. It's not who we are. If I'm your Governor, it will not matter what color you
are; what you believe; whether you just came to this country or you are a Native American; whether you are a Syrian refugee; or whether you are transgender--I see you. I believe in you. And as your Governor, I would work for you.
Source: 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial campaign website jay4ma.com
Dec 12, 2017
Ed Perlmutter:
Normalize relations with Cuba; lift the embargo
Ed joined President Obama on his historic trip to Cuba in March of 2016--the first visit by a sitting President in 88 years. Ed saw firsthand how Cuban citizens want to normalize relations with the U.S. As a relic of the Cold War,
Ed supports lifting the trade embargo to begin the process of building trust and openness among our two countries because the current policy is outdated and is not working.
Source: 2018 CO gubernatorial campaign website perlmutter.house.gov
May 2, 2017
Chris Kennedy:
Borrow the best ideas from around the world
We are living in global times; we can borrow ideas from our neighbors across the world. We have the mantle of leadership, and it is our duty to continue the idea of the Great American Experiment--the notion that we can create a better city
and state by adopting the best ideas from every country around the world. The world continues to look to us, and we have a chance to show them the way by simply embracing their best ideas.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, KennedyForIllinois.com
Jan 31, 2017
Mark Green:
Block Syrian refugees from coming to Tennessee
As it became clear one of the Paris terror attackers traveled to France as a Syrian refugee, I rushed to social media, made calls, and even wrote letters to oppose Syrian refugees coming to Tennessee. In the wake of this protective stance made by many,
I received a Facebook post from an old friend who was a missionary in the organization my wife and I served years ago. It was a rebuke for my stand to keep the refugees out of Tennessee. I returned to my Bible to answer the question: "How should a
Christian resolve the dilemma of giving Christ-like charity while protecting our citizens from attack?"With the dual responsibility detailed in Romans 13, God expects the government to punish individuals who choose to commit wrong and to honor
those who live decently. Ample opportunity exists to do good while still protecting our population from those who clearly intend to manipulate this situation to their strategic advantage.
Source: 2018 Gubernatorial campaign website, MarkGreen4TN.com
Jan 31, 2017
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