Cynthia Lummis in 2020 WY Senate race


On Homeland Security: Prohibit transfer of anyone detained at Guantanamo Bay

Today U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-At large) joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues to support and pass H.R. 5351, which would prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at Guant namo Bay, Cuba through the end of President Obama's term. Under current law, detainees can be transferred to other nations if certain conditions are met. Two detainees who were released this year by the Obama Administration have returned to the fight.

"These detainees may pose a threat to the U.S.," said Rep. Lummis. "With released Gitmo detainees returning to the fight we cannot afford to let a campaign promise override security concerns. President Obama needs to be less concerned with political points and more concerned with Americans' safety."

Source: House press release on 2020 Wyoming Senate race Sep 15, 2016

On Free Trade: Opposes Trade Promotion Authority; it's politically-driven

Today U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large) voted against Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which passed the House. However, since an accompanying trade measure, linked by law to TPA, failed to pass, the TPA measure remains in the House and will not be signed into law without further Congressional action. Rep. Lummis voted against TPA in addition to the linked trade legislation. Commenting on the votes, Rep. Lummis issued the following statement:

"After six years of misleading statements on ObamaCare, failed foreign policy, and power grabs over water and land, this president has proven to be untrustworthy at every single turn. I could not bring myself to cast Wyoming's vote in support of President Obama's politically driven agenda. I don't trust him with a clod of dirt, let alone international trade deals."

Source: House press release on 2020 Wyoming Senate race Sep 11, 2015

On War & Peace: Keep sanctions on Iran; no nuke deal

Today Rep. Lummis voted against approving President Obama's proposed deal with Iran and voted to protect sanctions on Iran from being arbitrarily lifted by the President until January 2017.

"What we know of President Obama's proposed deal with Iran is egregious and will lead to a nuclear-armed Iran," said Rep. Lummis. "Iran is the leading state sponsor of terror in the world and cannot be trusted so any deal with Iran must be built on verification. The blind trust that President Obama's deal places in Iran, ceding verification, is outrageous. This deal is an historic mistake and must be rejected."

Source: House press release on 2020 Wyoming Senate race Sep 11, 2015

On Free Trade: Fair trade agreements focus on Wyoming exports

According to government statistics, Wyoming's export shipments of merchandise in 2011 were over $1 billion. Canada is Wyoming's largest export recipient. Canada, which received exports of $330 million (27 percent), was followed by Brazil ($101 million), Australia ($82 million), Mexico ($78 million), and Indonesia ($71 million). The state's leading exports include carbonate, air and gas pumps, bentonite, light oils, uranium and natural gas.

The ability for Wyoming's small businesses to export their products is critical for our state's economic stability. Fair trade agreements are vital to the success of these trade relationships, and are helpful in opening new markets to Wyoming products. However, each trade agreement must be evaluated on its individual merits, as not all agreements are created equal. I continue to base my support or opposition to each trade agreement upon its particular effects on Wyoming's citizens and industries.

Source: House press release on 2020 Wyoming Senate race Jan 1, 2012

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