State of Colorado Archives: on Foreign Policy
Cory Gardner:
Voted against blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia
Q: Block arms sales to Saudi Arabia over Yemen war and allegations about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death?Corey Gardner: No. Voted against blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia in June 2019.
John Hickenlooper: Yes. Supports cutting off military support. "I don't think supporting the Saudi campaign in Yemen is a great idea."
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Colorado Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Cory Gardner:
Led bipartisan opposition to China's election interference
A bipartisan group of 12 senators has written a letter to senior Trump administration officials, urging them to craft a "comprehensive strategy" to counter covert Chinese interference in democracies around the world.
Led by Cortez Masto, the lawmakers outlined the growing threat that Chinese Communist Party activities pose to independent democratic institutions.
Democratic heavyweight Elizabeth Warren is a signatory to the letter, as is Chris Coons (D-DE) and Republican centrist Cory Gardner. The letter's wide spectrum of support suggests that, unlike the investigation into
Russian meddling, future attempts to uncover Chinese actions in the United States may have a bipartisan character.
Source: The Daily Beast on 2020 Colorado Senate race
Jun 11, 2018
Dan Baer:
Served as US ambassador to OSCE & multilateral organizations
The introductory campaign video for Baer's campaign underscores plenty of differences between him and the rival Dems itching to take down Gardner at the ballot box.The clip boasts shots of Baer with Obama-era figures such as Hillary Clinton and
John Kerry that date from the period when he served as deputy assistant secretary of state and U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. But arguably more memorable is footage of him driving for Lyft, which he says
he does on occasion as a way of meeting and learning about a wider range of people than the typical candidate encounters.
Baer served as a fellow at Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics before joining the Obama team in 2009 and
sticking around for more than seven years.
"At first, I worked on human rights from Washington and many places around the world," he recalls. "I covered Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe, as well as multi-lateral organizations."
Source: Westword.com AdWatch on 2020 Colorado Senate race
Apr 30, 2019
Eli Bremer:
I support full funding of the U.S. commitment to Israel
I am dedicated to strengthening and broadening our country's relationship with Israel. In trade, intelligence, defense, and economic cooperation, the U.S. and Israel are two nations that both benefit greatly from a significant and meaningful partnership.
I support full funding of the U.S. commitment to support Israel's security: $3.3 billion in security assistance and $500 million in cooperative missile defense funding.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website EliForSenate.com
Jun 27, 2022
Joe O`Dea:
Support Ukraine against Russia, $40 billion was excessive
O'Dea said he thought the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine was "excessive" and that Sen. Rand Paul was "on the right track" in his attempt to add a provision requiring more oversight of the spending. Still, O'Dea said he thinks Vladimir
Putin is a "bully" and a "thug" who will continue to push Europe and America and potentially invade a NATO nation. For that reason, he thinks the U.S. should offer Ukrainians some level of aid, but he wouldn't commit to a specific amount.
Source: Colorado Sun on 2022 Colorado Senate race
Jun 21, 2022
John Hickenlooper:
Realign foreign policy to reflect American leadership
My four-pillar approach to national security and foreign policy builds on my experiences as Governor, Mayor, and a small businessman. These pillars include: a clear-eyed identification of our threats and a willingness to honestly confront them
as a united country; strengthening our global alliances and partnerships; modernizing our military, defense, and intelligence capabilities to face longstanding and new challenges; and realigning foreign policy to once again reflect American leadership.
Source: 2020 Colorado Senate campaign website Hickenlooper.com
Jul 9, 2020
John Hickenlooper:
Supports cutting off military support to Saudi Arabia
Q: Block arms sales to Saudi Arabia over Yemen war and allegations about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death?John Hickenlooper: Yes. Supports cutting off military support. "I don't think supporting the Saudi campaign in Yemen is a great idea."
Corey Gardner: No. Voted against blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia in June 2019.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Colorado Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Ken Salazar:
We need cooperation of our traditional allies on terrorism
We can't win the battle against international terror on our own. Terrorism is a world-wide threat. Our battle against them must be fought on many fronts and at many levels.
We must confront them militarily wherever possible, we must use diplomatic, economic and military tools to confront governments who harbor terrorists, and we must also attack the sources of social and financial support for terrorism.
We cannot succeed in these efforts without the cooperation of our traditional allies and without making many new friends.
To lead and to win the war on terror, we must move away from the arrogance of power that has sometimes characterized our foreign policy these past few years, reinvigorate our diplomacy, and rebuild our international coalitions.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website, SalazarForColorado.com
Aug 11, 2004
Michael Bennet:
Diplomatic tools to invest in stability before crisis
Q: What legislation would you support to curb the infliction of mass casualties on citizens?Bennet: I support smart solutions to curb mass casualties abroad. Our goal should be to deploy diplomatic tools and invest in stability before a crisis
breaks out. I've cosponsored the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016, which would increase our ability to detect atrocities and respond more quickly. It also designates prevention of mass atrocities and genocide as a core national security
interest to the United States.
Q: What do you view as the biggest threat to national security?
Bennet: I believe there are several. ISIS is a threat to U.S. interests abroad and our security here at home. I have bills to close gaps in
our visa waiver system and track people who overstay their visas so we know who's in our country. I passed legislation to address cybersecurity personnel shortages, so we can better protect ourselves from cyberattacks.
Source: LWV's Vote411.org on 2016 Colorado Senate Race
Sep 19, 2016
Mike Johnston:
US must lead & collaborate with allies
The United States of America remains the indispensable nation on the world stage. If we're going to solve our biggest problems, from climate change to pandemics to terror, it will be through American leadership and collaboration with the rest of
the globe. Mike will fight hard to ensure the United States of America does not repeat the mistakes of the past, and sustains strong, productive alliances that reflect the great ideals of our democracy.
Source: 2020 Senate campaign website MikeJohnstonForColorado.com
Jul 29, 2019
Peg Littleton:
Unwavering defender of the nation of Israel
I am an unwavering defender of the nation of Israel, as this alliance in the
Middle East is essential to the safety and sovereignty of the United States.
Source: 2016 Colorado Senate campaign website PegLittleton.com
Feb 3, 2016
Ron Hanks:
Biden is an agent under the influence of a foreign power
Many have concluded you are unfit for the office. Many believe you were fraudulently elected. I will go further and declare my belief you are a fraudulently installed agent under the influence of a foreign power. Whether or not you fully comprehend
your situation, Americans clearly recognize those pulling your strings oppose American greatness, leadership, and sovereignty. As Americans come to realize your incompetence, a growing majority also recognizes you were not fairly elected.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website: letter to Joe Biden
Sep 11, 2021
Brittany Pettersen:
Continue to support Ukraine
This is actually really terrifying when I think about potentially losing the House majority, because (House Minority Leader Kevin) McCarthy has committed to taking away that funding that they're relying on right now to fight the Russian invasion.
They are on the forefront of defending democracy abroad and we need to continue to support the Ukrainians in this fight.
Source: Colorado Newsline on 2022 CO-7 House incumbent
Nov 7, 2022
Michael Bennet:
Good test for threat to Taiwan is how we respond to Putin
Bennet says Trump 'makes the world more dangerous' by berating Zelensky [and] rolling over to Putin. "Anyone concerned about Beijing's potential takeover over Taiwan knows that there is no better test of how the free world will respond to
Xi's potential invasion than how we respond to Putin's. One wonders how the Cold War would've turned out if Eisenhower, Reagan, and Bush were more concerned about people kissing their ring than our strategic position."
Source: RealVail on 2026 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Feb 28, 2025
Scott Bottoms:
Hamas attack on Israel opportunity for Jews to convert
[On Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel]: "Jesus, use this as an opportunity for people to reach out to you, for the Jewish people to realize that you're the savior and the redeemer,"
Scott said during a prayer on Oct. 11, three days after the Palestinian militant group Hamas invaded Israel, killed over 1,000 people and kidnapped hundreds in an act widely described by world leaders as terrorism.
Source: Colorado Newsline on 2026 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Nov 2, 2023
Julie Gonzales:
Self determination for all people including in Gaza
Support the right to self determination for all people, including in Gaza and across the world
End war profiteering and support arms embargoes
Source: 2026 Colorado Senate campaign website JulieForColorado.com
Mar 8, 2026
Janak Joshi:
Pull aid from Ukraine; abolish intelligence agencies
The congressional pledge includes agreeing to pull aid from Ukraine and work toward abolishing U.S. intelligence agencies, as well as reduce funding for the FBI, IRS and other "three-letter agencies" and shuttering the
Department of Education. Joshi became the first certified Republican primary candidate in a competitive congressional race in the state to sign his name to the document.
Source: Denver Gazette on 2026 Colorado Senate race
May 17, 2024
Mark Baisley:
Signed letter in support of Israel after Hamas attack
We the undersigned legislators, members of the American Legislative Exchange Council, stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel and strongly condemn Hamas' savage October 7 attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 innocent civilians and the
abduction of hundreds more. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel and recognize Israel's right to act decisively and unilaterally in self-defense to protect its citizens.
Source: ALEC.org on 2026 Colorado Senate race
Jan 11, 2024
Victor Marx:
Tried to procure 50,000 rifles for Israel
On arms deals: The much bigger order Marx dangled, Hall claims, came when he told him he needed 50,000 rifles for Israel. Hall, who pitches the weapon on conservative media as the best way to prevent school shootings, told Owens that he asked Marx why
Israel, a country with just 3,000 schools, would need 50,000 ARs, and Marx said the army needed them for "Gaza, and Syria and Lebanon." "Victor treated me well but I have some problems with his Zionism," he told Hall.
Source: American Prospect on 2026 Colorado Gubernatorial race
Jun 30, 2026
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