Arizona 2006 Senate Debate: on Principles & Values

Jim Pederson: I'm unhappy with Washington today; Kyl's OK with it

The mess in Iraq.
Broken borders we can't seem to fix.
Katrina.
Special deals for special interests.
An unfair tax policy.
No bid contracts - what's that all about?
Corruption and immoral behavior at the highest levels.
But most important, this administration doesn't know how to keep America safe.

The frustrating thing is that my opponent seems ok with this. He's ok with where we are and maintaining the status quo. He rubber-stamps this misguided administration. It's time for a change. Not the status quo, and not a rubber stamp. My opponent's been back in Washington for 20 years. That city's broken. It's time to fix things. I've proven in my career that I'm pretty good at fixing things. Send me back there to fix it. And remember, you can't change Washington until you change the people you send there. Source: Arizona 2006 Senate debate at KPHO in Phoenix Oct 15, 2006

Jon Kyl: My opponent is out of mainstream on judges & terrorism

My opponent says we need a new direction, but for Arizona that's the wrong direction. Take three issues: judges, immigration, terrorism.

He's running an ad that criticizes me for voting to confirm Sam Alito and John Roberts. That shows just how far out of the mainstream he is.
On immigration, he thinks illegal immigrants should get US citizenship. He flip-flops on the border fence. He opposes IDs at the polls.
On terrorism, he should tell us not how to leave, but how to win.

Source: Arizona 2006 Senate debate at KPHO in Phoenix Oct 15, 2006

The above quotations are from Arizona Senate debate with Senator Jon Kyl (R) and Jim Pederson (D). Hosted by KPHO TV, Oct. 15, 2006.. Click here for definitions & background information on Principles & Values. Click here for more quotes by Jon Kyl on Principles & Values. Click here for more quotes by Jim Pederson on Principles & Values.
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