State of Connecticut secondary Archives: on Foreign Policy

Bob Stefanowski: Helps set up, support school for Ukrainian refugee children

China_Book: China is watching what we do in Ukraine

"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.

Politico, "'China is watching': Senators push for more support for Ukraine, Taiwan," by Myah Ward, 08/07/2022

Dan Carter: Policy of stupefied bystander erodes America's stature

Joseph Lieberman: North Korean missiles were provocative, but don't over-react

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.

Leora Levy: Maintain an unbreakable alliance between the US and Israel

Leora Levy: American Policy should include regime change in Iran

Linda McMahon: Sustainable 2-state solution in Israel; no settlement freeze

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.

Ned Lamont: Biggest threat to US is rogue nation with nukes

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.

Richard Blumenthal: 2-state solution in Israel after Palestine stops terrorism

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.

Richard Blumenthal: China is watching what we do in Ukraine