State of Connecticut secondary Archives: on Foreign Policy
Bob Stefanowski:
Helps set up, support school for Ukrainian refugee children
Stefanowksi traveled to Poland to help set up a school for refugee children and bring supplies to Ukrainians crossing the Polish border. The grandson of Polish immigrants said he stepped away from the campaign trail to visit the school as it was
opening. "I know everyone thinks this is political. I get it. I didn't say anything while I was there because I didn't want to sensationalize it," Stefanowski said. "We're trying to raise money for the school."
Source: The Hour on 2022 Connecticut Gubernatorial race
Apr 1, 2022
Dan Carter:
Policy of stupefied bystander erodes America's stature
The current Obama/Blumenthal foreign policy has eroded America's effectiveness abroad, reduced our stature as a military power and caused our most loyal and steadfast allies to doubt our resolve.
One of the worst foreign policy decisions in modern American history, which Dick Blumenthal supported and championed, allows the terrorist state of Iran to acquire nuclear weapons that pose an immediate and ever growing threat to the
Middle East and, more importantly, to the very existence of Israel. The Obama/Blumenthal foreign policy approach has been a stupefied bystander as North Korea continually launches ICBM missiles, the latest off a submarine platform, all of which
have the capability of hitting American targets, while at the same time being a major world arms dealer to the very terrorist who attack Americans and American cities. We must do more to protect our interests along the Korean peninsula.
Source: 2016 Connecticut Senate campaign website CarterForSenate.com
Aug 8, 2016
Joseph Lieberman:
North Korean missiles were provocative, but don't over-react
Q: What is your take on North Korea? And what should we do about it? A: The North Korean act of firing those missiles was a provocative act. We should take it seriously. But we should not overreact to it. The fact is that the Bush administration in
the last five and a half years has had an inconsistent and ultimately unsuccessful policy toward North Korea. And when I say inconsistent, sometimes saying that we would talk to the North Koreans in the six-party talks, sometimes saying we would not.
I think we are a strong enough nation that the one thing that hasn't been tried either by the Clinton administration or the Bush administration is to talk directly to Kim Jong Il. We don't lose any options if we do that. I wouldn't do it now, because
I wouldn't reward his provocative act.
The danger is Kim Jong Il will sell these things to anybody who will buy them, including terrorists. That's why it's time for tough diplomacy and, I believe, economic sanctions against this regime.
Source: 2006 Connecticut Democratic Senate Primary debate
Jul 6, 2006
Leora Levy:
Maintain an unbreakable alliance between the US and Israel
Leora will be a strong clear voice for America and for maintaining an unbreakable alliance between the US and Israel.
The Government of Iran is an evil regime, the foremost state sponsor of terrorism in the world and the enemy of all freedom-loving Peoples.
Source: 2022 Connecticut Senate campaign website LeoraForCT.com
Aug 11, 2022
Leora Levy:
American Policy should include regime change in Iran
As a U.S. Senator, I will be a leader in broadening and deepening the Abraham Accords through increased commerce, tourism, cultural programs, educational exchanges as well as mutually beneficial intelligence and security arrangements.
I will lead efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran. I believe American Policy should include regime change in Iran.
Source: 2022 Connecticut Senate campaign website LeoraForCT.com
Aug 11, 2022
Linda McMahon:
Sustainable 2-state solution in Israel; no settlement freeze
Q: What role should the US play in the Israeli-Palestinian talks?BLUMENTHAL: I believe that a two-state solution is necessary. However, before this objective can be met it is essential that Palestinian leaders stop aiding terrorism. In addition, they
must recognize Israel's right to exist as an autonomous nation with Jerusalem as its capital.
McMAHON: I support a sustainable two-state solution to the conflict. This is both essential to the survival & security of Israel as a democracy & a fundamenta
American interest. Palestinians must guarantee Israel's security by stating any resolution is truly the end to all violence and that Israel should be recognized as the state of Jewish people. It is not the duty of the US government to dictate the terms o
any negotiations. Consequently, I disagree with Pres. Obama calling for a settlement freeze. This decision only emboldened the Palestinians not to negotiate for peace and talks cannot begin if the terrorist organization Hamas remains influential.
Source: Connecticut Jewish Ledger coverage of 2010 CT Senate debate
Sep 29, 2010
Ned Lamont:
Biggest threat to US is rogue nation with nukes
Q: What is your take on North Korea? And what should we do about it? A: The biggest threat to the US and world peace is a rogue nation that has nuclear arms capability, and they can sell that to terrorists or potentially launch. And North Korea fits
that description. I know the Bush administration called this provocative and not an imminent threat, but I think it's the most serious threat facing the US today.
As a senator, I would get Republicans and Democrats together. I would get them behind
closed doors. I'd give them real intelligence. I'd explain the severity of the situation. I'd explain it to the American people. I'd let them know the importance of what we've got to do.
Obviously, we can't work alone. China, South Korea, and Japan
are so key to everything we have got to do in North Korea. And working with them in a constructive way, with a constructive dialogue, we have got to get Kim Jong Il off of that murderous path that he's got. Pres. Bush has got to get it right this time.
Source: 2006 Connecticut Democratic Senate Primary debate
Jul 6, 2006
Richard Blumenthal:
2-state solution in Israel after Palestine stops terrorism
Q: What role should the US play in the Israeli-Palestinian talks?BLUMENTHAL: My dedication to the State of Israel is rooted in deep and longstanding personal ties to the nation and its people. I believe that a two-state solution is necessary to ensure
Israel's continued existence as the homeland of the Jewish people, and provide security both for Israel and for the Palestinian people. However, before this objective can be met it is essential that Palestinian leaders stop aiding terrorism.
In addition, they must recognize Israel's right to exist as an autonomous nation with Jerusalem as its capital.
McMAHON: I support a sustainable two-state solution to the conflict. This is both essential to the survival and security of
Israel as a democracy and a fundamental American interest. Palestinians must guarantee Israel's security by stating any resolution is truly the end to all violence and that Israel should be recognized as the state of Jewish people.
Source: Connecticut Jewish Ledger coverage of 2010 CT Senate debate
Sep 29, 2010
Richard Blumenthal:
China is watching what we do in Ukraine
[On Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. response]: "China is watching what we do in Ukraine. That's why we need to send more of the HIMARS multiple long-range artillery so that Ukraine is successful during this next month during its
counteroffensive," Blumenthal said. He also called for moves to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, more sanctions against the Kremlin and additional humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Source: Politico.com on 2022 Connecticut Senate race
Aug 7, 2022
Matthew Corey:
Support Israel from its enemies! Stop coddling Iran!
Peace through strength! - Support Israel from its enemies!
- Stop coddling Iran and its terrorist proxies Hamas, Hezbollah & the Houthis!
- Rebuild our military for 21st Century challenges
Source: 2024 Connecticut Senate campaign website CoreyForSenate.com
Aug 15, 2024
John Flynn:
Address foreign wars and international relations
Lifelong Republican John J. Flynn is set to challenge Senator Christopher Murphy in his United States Senate campaign in Connecticut. Flynn's platform aims to address current issues with open borders, foreign wars and international relations impacting
Connecticut and the entire country. These are issues that he does not think are being addressed responsibly by senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT). In addition, Flynn stands in opposition to senator Murphy's policies.
Source: Senate press release on 2024 Connecticut Senate race
May 6, 2024
Ryan Fazio:
Entire town of Greenwich stands with Ukraine
State Senator Ryan Fazio said the entire town stood with Ukraine. "Civilians are killed in their homes at the hands of Russian rockets. Defiant patriots are run over by tanks or shot dead by professional soldiers invading,"
Fazio added. "Hundreds are dying by the day at the hands of a major power, and yet Ukrainians are defying the odds, fighting back and holding the line."
Source: Greenwich Free Press on 2026 Connecticut Gubernatorial race
Mar 1, 2022
Jen Tooker:
Visited and supports Ukraine against Russian attack
Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, who traveled to Lyman with Police Chief Foti Koskinas and Easton First Selectman David Bindelglass. "I have even more conviction [to support Ukraine] now than I did" when Westport officials first connected
with Lyman, through Ukraine Aid International, to provide financial aid and other forms of assistance, Tooker said. "These people are caught in the middle--they are both heroes and victims," she said of Lyman's residents.
Source: Westport Journal on 2026 Connecticut Gubernatorial race
Jul 10, 2023
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