State of Oklahoma Archives: on Foreign Policy
Chris Powell:
Neutral on American Exceptionalism
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support American Exceptionalism"?
A: Neither.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
James Inhofe:
$187K Congress-paid travel to Africa for "a Jesus thing"
In the past decade, Sen. Jim Inhofe of Tulsa has made at least 20 trips to Africa as part of a mission that he frequently describes in religious terms. Inhofe's African trips have cost taxpayers more than $187,000 since 1999.The trips--which Inhofe
has referred to publicly as "a Jesus thing"--have spanned the continent, mostly Uganda and Ethiopia. Early this month, he and three US House members, plus staff members, visited both of those countries to talk to their leaders about AIDS.
Inhofe said he personally paid for his first trip. But since 1999, his travel has been funded by taxpayers.
Inhofe said his work in Africa focuses on humanitarian, national security and economic matters. He has also used the official travel for
fellowship activities related to the low-profile religious organization that puts on the National Prayer Breakfast. "I'm guilty of two things," Inhofe said in a recent interview. "I'm a Jesus guy, and I have a heart for Africa."
Source: NewsOK.com coverage of 2014 Oklahoma Senate race
Dec 21, 2008
Joe Maldonado:
Libertarian way instead of American Exceptionalism
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support American Exceptionalism"?
A: No, I support the Libertarian way, which is all rights, all the people, all the time: free markets, the right to life, liberty and to own private property without taxes.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Oklahoma Governor candidate
May 15, 2018
Kevin Stitt:
Oklahoma should not support anti-Israel boycott
Legislative Summary: HB 3967 declares that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the State of Oklahoma and that the state should not boycott Israel [referring to the BDS movement, "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions"]. The measure prohibit
the state from entering into any contract with a company unless the company submits a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel.Recommendation to vote NO by CAIR-Oklahoma
(Council on American-Islamic Relations): The State cannot put conditions on public contracts that require a writt-en allegiance to another specific country. This bill is not about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It is an attempt to stifle free
speech in our communities.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 75-20-5 on Mar/3/20; Passed Senate 36-7-4 on May/15/20; Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/21/20
Source: CAIR-Oklahoma on Oklahoma voting record HB3967
May 21, 2020
Mike Workman:
Use U.N. peacekeeping forces; don't spy on our allies
Q: Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Mike Workman: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests
Q: Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Mike Workman: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question
Q: Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Mike Workman: No, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad
Source: iSideWith.com voter guide on 2016 Oklahoma Senate race
Aug 31, 2016
Nathan Dahm:
Support an America First foreign policy
I know this fight won't end until we've won, so whether you're new to this fight or you've been in it for years like I have, I invite you to join me.- STAND FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY
- NEVER WAVER ON OUR SECOND AMENDMENT
- SEND DR.
FAUCI TO FEDERAL PRISON
- SUPPORT AN AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY
- STOP THE SICK & TWISTED CRITICAL RACE THEORY
- KEEP THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF BITCOIN
Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website DahmForSenate.com
Jul 19, 2021
Stephanie Bice:
Oklahoma should not support anti-Israel boycott
Legislative Summary: HB 3967 declares that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the State of Oklahoma and that the state should not boycott Israel [referring to the BDS movement, "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions"]. The measure prohibit
the state from entering into any contract with a company unless the company submits a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel.Recommendation to vote NO by CAIR-Oklahoma
(Council on American-Islamic Relations): The State cannot put conditions on public contracts that require a writt-en allegiance to another specific country. This bill is not about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It is an attempt to stifle free
speech in our communities.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 75-20-5 on Mar/3/20; Passed Senate 36-7-4 on May/15/20; State Sen. Stephanie Bice voted YES; Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/21/20
Source: CAIR-Oklahoma on Oklahoma voting record HB3967
May 15, 2020
T.W. Shannon:
Prohibit UN Agenda 21 from infringing on property rights
Shannon voted YEA on March 13, 2013 on HB 1412: Prohibiting compliance with United Nations Agenda 21/Sustainable Development (Bill passed House, 67-17). OnTheIssues Synopsis:- An Act prohibiting adoption of United Nations Agenda 21/Sustainable
Development policies that restrict private property rights without due process;
- Prohibiting state and political subdivisions from expending and receiving funds to implement United Nations Agenda 21/Sustainable Development.
- The state or any
political subdivision of the state shall not adopt or implement policy recommendations that deliberately or inadvertently infringe upon or restrict private property rights without due process, as may be required by policy recommendations originating in,
or traceable to United Nations Agenda 21/Sustainable Development and any of its subsequent modifications, or any other international law or ancillary plan of action that contravenes the Constitution of the United States or the Oklahoma Constitution.
Source: OnTheIssues synopsis of Oklahoma Legislature voting records
Mar 13, 2013
Markwayne Mullin:
Supports billions to Ukraine for arms and humanitarian aid
Markwayne Mullin supported a bill in May appropriating $41 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Mullin voted for the bill and argued that all of the military aid was to replenish stockpiles of weapons sent to Ukraine from the US.
He accused [opponent T.W.] Shannon, who opposed the package, of not reading the bill when Shannon contradicted him. Mullin claimed, "Not one dollar of that $40 billion was actually sent directly to Ukraine, but like I said, if you'd read the bill, you'd
understand it," Mullin said."Congressman, that is absolutely swamp talk," Shannon said, adding that "a good portion of that bill is going directly to Ukraine."
A House summary of the legislation says $9 billion was for replenishing U.S. equipment
stocks but that there was $6 billion "to provide assistance, including training, equipment, weapons, and intelligence support to the military and national security forces of Ukraine." The bill also included about $14 billion in humanitarian aid.
Source: The Oklahoman on 2022 Oklahoma Senate race
Aug 2, 2022
Kevin Stitt:
We will protect Oklahoma from the Communist Party of China
Let me be very clear on this point: As long as I am governor, we will protect Oklahoma from the
Communist Party of China and we will not allow foreign nationals to purchase farmland in the state of Oklahoma.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature
Feb 6, 2023
Nathan Dahm:
Oklahoma should not support anti-Israel boycott
Legislative Summary:HB 3967 declares that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the State of Oklahoma and that the state should not boycott Israel [referring to the BDS movement, "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions"]. The measure prohibit
the state from entering into any contract with a company unless the company submits a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel.Recommendation to vote NO by CAIR-Oklahoma
(Council on American-Islamic Relations):The State cannot put conditions on public contracts that require a writt-en allegiance to another specific country. This bill is not about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It is an attempt to stifle free
speech in our communities.
Legislative Outcome:Passed House 75-20-5 on Mar/3/20; Passed Senate 36-7-4 on May/15/20; State Sen. Nathan Dahm voted YES; Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/21/20
Source: CAIR-Oklahoma on Oklahoma voting record HB3967
May 15, 2020
Markwayne Mullin:
If being in NATO isn't in our best interest we should relook
Right now, NATO has not always been playing in our best interest. And when it's not in Americans' best interest anymore, then we should relook at things. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing, expecting different results. We see NATO, and
we see U.N. sometimes weaponizing against the United States, and we're the biggest funder of it. And if it's not in the taxpayers' best interest, if it's not in Americans' foreign policy best interest, then we need to look at a different approach.
Source: Meet the Press on 2026 Oklahoma Senate race
Feb 23, 2025
Charles McCall:
Oklahoma has reaffirmed our state's support for Israel
Press release: "Speaker McCall Condemns Latest Attack on Israel": "Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran, a sponsor of terrorist organizations and supporters of Hamas, launched an attack on the Nation of Israel that included both drones and ballistic
missiles. In the strongest terms, and with decisive action, the US must condemn this attack and support our ally, Israel. The Oklahoma House has passed multiple resolutions reaffirming our state's support for Israel, and today we stand strong with them."
Source: House press release on 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial race
May 30, 2024
Charles McCall:
Don't allow foreign adversaries to purchase land in state
Senate Bill 1705, by state Sen. Brent Howard and House Speaker Charles McCall, amended existing state law that restricts foreign-land ownership in Oklahoma to specify that no "foreign government adversary" may purchase land in
Oklahoma and defined that term to include any country designated by the United States Secretary of State as hostile or a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
Source: OK Council of Public Affairs on 2026 Oklahoma Governor race
Jun 14, 2024
Charles McCall:
Oklahoma should not support anti-Israel boycott
Legislative Summary: HB 3967 declares that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the State of Oklahoma and that the state should not boycott Israel [referring to the BDS movement, "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions"]. The measure prohibit
the state from entering into any contract with a company unless the company submits a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel.Recommendation to vote NO by CAIR-Oklahoma
(Council on American-Islamic Relations): The State cannot put conditions on public contracts that require a written allegiance to another specific country. This bill is not about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It is an attempt to stifle free
speech in our communities.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 75-20-5 on Mar/3/20; Passed Senate 36-7-4 on May/15/20; Charles McCall voted YES; Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/21/20
Source: CAIR-Oklahoma on Oklahoma voting record HB3967
May 21, 2020
Cyndi Munson:
Oklahoma should support anti-Israel boycott
Legislative Summary: HB 3967 declares that Israel is a prominent trading partner of the State of Oklahoma and that the state should not boycott Israel [referring to the BDS movement, "Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions"]. The measure prohibit
the state from entering into any contract with a company unless the company submits a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or services from Israel.Recommendation to vote NO by CAIR-Oklahoma
(Council on American-Islamic Relations): The State cannot put conditions on public contracts that require a written allegiance to another specific country. This bill is not about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. It is an attempt to stifle free
speech in our communities.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 75-20-5 on Mar/3/20; Passed Senate 36-7-4 on May/15/20; Cyndi Munson voted NO; Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May/21/20
Source: CAIR-Oklahoma on Oklahoma voting record HB3967
May 21, 2020
Gentner Drummond:
Stop funding UN agency overseeing Palestinian refugees
Utah's Sean Reyes and Oklahoma's Gentner Drummond are two of 24 Republican attorneys general lobbying Congress to stop funding the United Nations agency that oversees humanitarian efforts for Palestinian refugees, calling the group "terrorist-embedded."
The group penned a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership urging them to "stop funding antisemitic education efforts run by the United Nations body tied to terror organization Hamas," referring to UNRWA.
Source: Oklahoma Voice on 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial race
May 9, 2024
Alan Armstrong:
Details of Iran's nuclear power is critical part of deal
The Trump administration's agreement with Iran will extend the ceasefire, reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for further talks aimed at permanently ending the conflict."The good news is it looks like there's a
60-day ceasefire and a reopening of the strait, and I think obviously that's positive," Armstrong said. "But I think the details are to be worked out as it relates to the nuclear side of the agreement, which is obviously the critical part."
Source: KOCO on 2026 Oklahoma Senate race
Jan 16, 2026
Cyndi Munson:
Discuss the challenges of being Jewish in Oklahoma
OpEd: Cyndi Munson met with the Jewish Federation of Tulsa to "discuss the challenges of being Jewish in Oklahoma"--all behaviours that help legitimise a Zionist organisation known for its support of apartheid "Israel" and contribute to the
normalisation of settler-colonialism across Palestine.The phrase "discuss the challenges of being Jewish in Oklahoma" frames Jewish identity in ways that conflate criticism of "Israel" with hostility, a tactic that weaponises antisemitism to shield
the Zionist entity from accountability. Cyndi Munson's participation thereby helps manufacture consent for policies that perpetuate the occupation and deny Palestinians their right to self-determination.
[OnTheIssues note: OnTheIssues considers this
statement by the Reverse Canary Mission to be anti-Semitic, anti-Zionist, and anti-Israel; Cyndi Munson opposes that anti-Semitism by listening to more than one viewpoint].
Source: News 9 on 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial race
Jun 10, 2026
Jim Priest:
America is strongest when we stand with our allies
America is strongest when we stand with our allies and lead with a steady hand. Jim will end reckless tariffs, restore Congress's authority, and rebuild the trust that makes America a beacon of democracy again.- Recover our international
reputation as a beacon of democracy and a reliable ally.
- Restore trust in public safety.
- Protect natural resources responsibly.
- Respond faster to wildfires and severe weather.
Source: 2026 Oklahoma Senate campaign web JimPriest.com
Jun 23, 2026
Mike Mazzei:
Prohibit foreign governments/companies owning local land
Oklahoma should not be for sale to hostile or unaccountable foreign entities.- Prohibit foreign governments and foreign-controlled companies from owning Oklahoma land
- Close loopholes that allow shell companies to mask foreign ownership
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Require full disclosure of land ownership structures
- Require full transparency of beneficial ownership for large land acquisitions
Source: 2026 Oklahoma Gubernatorial campaign web MikeForOK.com
Jun 21, 2026
N`Kiyla Thomas:
Criticism of AIPAC is not about Israel's existence
Asked about her rhetoric on AIPAC, Thomas told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that her "concerns [with AIPAC] have NEVER been about Jewish people, Judaism, or Israel's existence," adding that she instead prioritizes human rights, civilian lives and the
accountability of all governments. "When I discuss political influence or organizations, my focus is on the broader role of money, lobbying, and special interests in our political system, not on any one religion or community," she added.
Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency on 2026 Oklahoma Senate race
Aug 26, 2026
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