Rich Pezzullo in 2018 NJ Senate race

On Abortion: Opposes using tax dollars for abortions, wants regulations

Being pro-life, Rich has examined the health care choices available and believes our sisters, mothers, wives and girlfriends deserve more choices than abortion. He believes that women have health issues requiring assistance but opposes using tax dollars to pay for abortions.ÿ Rich has advocated that sensible regulations on service providers, not unlike those placed on other medical professionals, including parental notification and informed consent, are in the best interest of the patients.ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Budget & Economy: Balance your budget and provide affordable services

As a businessman, Rich understands the importance of balancing a budget and providing services at prices which a customer can afford. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Corporations: Government shouldn't bail out businesses that can't succeed

Rich strongly opposed the Bank Bailout and the Auto Bailouts and believes government's role is not to bail out businesses that cannot succeed. As Senator,ÿRich Pezzullo will support the House-initiated repeal of the Dodd-Frank Law that justifies future bailouts with intense job-killing regulations on the financial industry.ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Energy & Oil: Keep energy costs low by opposing radical Green agenda

Richÿ has been a long-time advocate for keeping energy costs low by opposing the radical "Green" agenda that's driving electric and gasoline prices through the roof. He rejects the notion that Americans should have to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year to fight alleged "Global Warming." ÿRich supports the exit from the Paris Accords. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Foreign Policy: As our ally, we must support Israel's right to defend itself

Israel is America's closest ally in the Middle East and one of its closest allies and friends in the entire world. Not only do we share strategic goals, but also a belief in democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The United States must be a vocal supporter of Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist violence and should not pressure Israel to enter into peace agreements or concessions that threaten Israel's ability to defend itself. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Foreign Policy: Oppose all UN treaties that weaken our sovereignty

Rich supports a strong national defense but opposes the notion that the United States should become the world's policeman. As U.S. Senator, Rich Pezzullo will oppose UN treaties that take away our national sovereignty and oppose all efforts to make American troops serve under international agencies. ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Gun Control: Opposes new federal gun laws; high marks from NRA

Rich supports the individual right to keep and bear arms and opposes new federal gun control laws. He hasÿearned an AQ ratingÿfrom the National Rifle Association, the highest rating that a candidate that does not hold public office can receive. He has been endorsed in the past by the GOA.ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Gun Control: More conservative justices on federal bench

Rich Pezzullo believes the federal courts have gone way too far in legitimizing big government and attacking our conservative values. As a U.S. Senator, Rich will support more justices likeÿNeil Gorsuch, chosen for his reverence for the Constitution, keeping in the model of Justices ÿAntonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. ÿBob Menendez believes the courts are a place for Social Engineering and will advocate and oppose all but the most left-wing radicals offered seats on our federal bench. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Health Care: Repeal ObamaCare; it's a dangerous proposal

Rich Pezzullo sees firsthand the effect ofÿ Federal meddling in health care industry and has vowed to fight it. As a technology manager, he sees how regulations regarding data collection and reporting are affecting the daily contact between doctors and patients.ÿ Rich supports full ObamaCare Repeal and will use his power as a U. S. Senator to block funding and implementation of this dangerous proposal. ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Homeland Security: Spying on citizens not needed against criminals & terrorists

Rich believes the previous administration's harassment of citizens through the IRS and spying on citizens through the NSA needs to be stopped.ÿ Heÿrejects the notion that government needs to increase spying on American citizens in order to fight criminals and terrorists. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Immigration: Opposes pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants

As the great-grandson of immigrants from Italy and Ireland who came legally to this country, Rich opposes proposals to give amnesty and eventually citizenship to as many as eleven million illegal aliens. He believes we would be better served if we used a system where immigrants were sponsored, and did not become a drain on taxpayers, and wants to make English our official language. Rich Pezzullo believes that the border should be secured. Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

On Welfare & Poverty: Make major cuts in welfare "giveaway" programs

Richÿbelieves the Federal Government needs to take the same approach and supports major cuts in government welfare programs created and expanded in recent years, most particularly ObamaCare and other giveaways like free cell phones, 99-week unemployment handouts and welfare benefits that encourage people not to work and live off taxpayers.ÿ Source: 2018 New Jersey Senate campaign website pezzullo.com Jan 1, 2018

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