John Joyce in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites


On Abortion: Will fiercely defend the right to life

When I graduated from medical school, I took the Hippocratic Oath in which I pledged to never perform, assist or support an abortion. This is an oath I have not only taken but have lived by every day. I am staunchly pro-life. I know that we have the moral obligation to protect the most vulnerable in our society--our unborn children. I will fiercely defend the right to life in Congress.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Budget & Economy: Strengthen transportation system, don't increase gas tax

Strengthening our transportation system should be a top priority for our government. I believe we must invest in roads, bridges, ports, and airports and that the government is poised to bring public and private investment together. We need to incentivize the private sector to invest and join us in building a 21st century transportation system. One thing that I cannot support is increasing the gas tax. We cannot possibly add more of a burden to our drivers.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Gun Control: Extremists want to infringe on law abiding citizens' rights

The extremists on the left believe that infringing on law abiding citizens' rights is an answer to end violence. I believe the opposite to be true. Instead, we should increase mandatory minimums for those who use guns to commit crimes, focus on our current mental health system and make securing our schools the top priority. We can do this without taking away the rights of hunters, and those who choose to protect themselves with a firearm. I am a fierce advocate for the second amendment.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Health Care: Will fight to dismantle ObamaCare completely

You don't have to be a doctor to know that ObamaCare is a failure while it puts politicians and special interests ahead of the needs of the American people. If elected to Congress, I will finish what President Trump has started and fight to dismantle ObamaCare completely. We need a system that relies on the private sector and that doesn't artificially inflate the market with subsidies that only increase prices. We need a replacement system that is built around the patient, putting them first.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Homeland Security: A veteran should be able to walk into any hospital for care

My wife is a Navy veteran and I myself previously worked at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I know firsthand of the sacrifice these brave men and women make day in and day out. The VA system is failing our veterans who deserve to get the care they need. In Congress, I will fight every day to make the system better and to make sure our veterans get the best possible care they deserve. I believe that any veteran should be able to walk into any hospital and get the care they deserve.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Immigration: Support Trump's agenda to create a secure border

The American people have lost their trust in the career politicians of Washington D.C. to finally secure our border. I believe it is the first job of the federal government to keep us safe, and securing our borders must be the first priority of any immigration plan. Therefore, I support President Trump's agenda to create a secure border and immigration system that attracts the best and brightest from other countries while always putting the safety of America first.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Social Security: No changes for those near retirement age

As a doctor and son from a middle class family, I know that seniors count on Medicare and Social Security. They've worked hard to build our great nation and we must keep our commitment to them. I do not support any bill or changes that would affect those near retirement age. I believe we need to protect Social Security and Medicare and make sure they are around for future generations.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On Tax Reform: Trump's historic tax reform has strengthened our economy

There is no doubt that President Trump's historic tax reform has strengthened our economy and allowed American taxpayers to keep more of their money. We need to continue our economic momentum by getting government spending under control, ending useless regulations, and doing a second round of tax relief for the American workers. We must make the individual tax relief permanent--so that taxpayers can have the same sort of predictability that we have afforded job creators.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

On War & Peace: Greatest way to achieve peace is through strength

For too long our previous Commander-in-Chief was content with seeing our military weakened and our standing in the world deteriorate. That time is over. I am glad we now have a President who knows the greatest way to achieve peace is through strength and the value of a strong military. As a Congressman, I will be a strong advocate for our military and protect our installations. I will not rest until those in uniform are paid a salary commensurate with their service.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com Apr 30, 2020

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