Debbie Lesko in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites
On Abortion:
Life begins at conception and must be protected
I'm a strong believer that life begins at conception and we must protect the most vulnerable among us. Because of my strong pro-life record, I am the only CD8 candidate to be endorsed by the Susan B. Anthony List, a important national pro-life
organization and I have consistently been endorsed by Arizona Right to Life, have a 100% rating with the Center for Arizona Policy and been named "Friend of the Family" by the Arizona Family Project.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Free Trade:
Free trade needs to be fair trade
[When asked about her stance on international trading systems, Lesko said]: I usually believe in free trade, the free market. But I do know China is stealing our technology. I'm in favor of free trade but fair trade [with China, implying additional
restrictions].[The moderator] said organized labor applauded trade agreements. [Lesko's opponent, Democrat Tipal] Tipirneni said, "We always want agreement fair to American business. I'm very mindful of trade wars; it has real-life implications."
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Free Trade:
Investment in education should be done locally
I believe education is about empowering parents to make the right choices for their children and their families. That's why I believe the federal government needs to get out of the way of decisions made at the local level. I will support federal block
grants back to states so that we in Arizona can continue to decide how best to spend our money--not bureaucrats in Washington.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Gun Control:
The second amendment provides an essential right
There is a reason why our Founding Fathers found it necessary to make the Second Amendment to our Constitution the right to keep and bear arms. This is a principle rooted in our Republic whereby we are a government of the people, by the people and
for the people. But the right to own firearms is more than just a check on tyranny; it is a fundamental right that free citizens be allowed to protect and defend themselves.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Homeland Security:
The military should have the best equipment around
I am committed to making sure our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have the best equipment in the world as we continue to win the war against ISIS. This means we must continue to protect the F-35 and Luke Air Force Base.
We also need to continue investing in missile defense so that insane madmen like Kim Jung Un cannot threaten our country with nuclear attack.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Immigration:
The border needs to be secure like Trump says
We must secure our border, period. Some sections need a physical barrier like the wall, and other parts require technology and more manpower.
I am committed to working with President Trump to making this a reality.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
On Tax Reform:
I have never seen a tax I didn't want to cut
I have never seen a tax I didn't want to cut and have a proud record of voting for common sense tax reforms. The newly passed tax reform package from Congress doesn't go far enough.
We need a reformed tax code that allows citizens to fill out their tax returns on a postcard. I will push for this tax simplification.
Source: 2018 AZ House campaign website DebbieLeskoForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
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