State of Vermont Archives: on War & Peace
John MacGovern:
No nation-building in Afghanistan or Iraq
On the issues, the two primary contestants tout similar conservative views. Both dislike President Obama's health care act, want a drastically smaller federal government,
oppose abortion in most cases and are critical of the use of American soldiers to conduct nation-building in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere.
Source: Burlington Free Press, on 2012 Vermont Senate debate
Aug 27, 2012
Patrick Leahy:
Wrote first law banning export of anti-personnel landmines
He has long been a leader in the campaign to ban anti-personnel landmines writing the world's first law to ban the export of these indiscriminate weapons. He led congressional efforts to create ongoing practical support through a program
his colleagues later renamed The Leahy War Victims Fund, which provides up to $12 million a year for humanitarian work in clinics in war-torn countries across the globe.
Source: 2021 Vermont Senate campaign website LeahyForVermont.com
Jun 22, 2021
Richard Tarrant:
No specific deadline, but out of Iraq as soon as possible
Tarrant thinks the US should withdraw its forces from Iraq as soon as possible. He's not setting a specific deadline, but he wants it done a lot sooner than the President. Tarrant says, "I think we need to get out fairly rapidly. I don't advocate cutting
and running. But I think we're successful. We have done some good things. We got rid of a terrible dictator. We got them through elections, and now we've got a constitution. And there will be elections in December."
Source: Bob Kinzel series of interviews on Vermont Public Radio
Oct 25, 2005
Richard Tarrant:
Iraq war is over extending the country's financial resources
Tarrant is concerned about the growing federal budget deficit. He believes the war in Iraq is over extending the country's financial resources. Tarrant says, "We're spending money like drunken sailors in Washington and that's the Bush Administration
certainly. We can't afford Katrina and tsunamis and building nations. I mean, heating fuels is going to be a big expense that we need to put more money into heating fuel for people this winter that can't afford it. We can only afford to do so much."
Source: Bob Kinzel series of interviews on Vermont Public Radio
Oct 25, 2005
Sue Minter:
Immediate withdrawal from Iraq instead of surge
House resolution calling for the orderly withdrawal of American military forces from Iraq to commence immediately.- Whereas, in March 2003, the United States initiated a military incursion into Iraq, and
- Whereas, Vermont has had the highest
number of soldiers per capita who have lost their lives in this war, and
- Whereas, approximately 80 Vermont National Guard troops are now deployed in Iraq;
- Resolved by the House of Representatives:
- That an escalation of American troops in
Iraq is exactly the wrong foreign policy direction;
- That Governor Douglas enlist the support of other members of the National Governors Association to speak out against the war in Iraq and the announced troop surge;
- That the President and
Congress commence immediately the orderly withdrawal of American military forces from Iraq.
Legislative record: Adopted by House 95-52-2; Rep. Minter voted YEA.
Source: 2007 Vermont legislature's voting records for HR 11
Feb 13, 2007
Gerald Malloy:
I served in Mideast and Europe: people want peace on earth
Q: You've mentioned that you feel that the country is worse off and that you want to move forward. A: It's about jobs. It's about safety. I think people want peace on earth. I pledge I'll visit every one of the 14 counties in Vermont at least once a
year and I'll stay there 2 or 3 hours for a town hall and I'll listen and I'll actually act on the issues that are important Vermonters. It's absolutely not happening in Vermont right now. Now there's war in the Middle East. There's war in Europe.
I've served in the Middle East. I've served in Europe. I've served in Asia. I've served in the Persian Gulf. I'm going to take all that experience and try to promote peace on earth, which, you know, for instance, last year, I talked about our government
continuing to make deals supporting Iran. That's gone bad. You know, they're supporting terrorists. So you know, there's one thing I would look to do for the people of Vermont and the people of America.
Source: TK on 2024 Vermont Senate race
Jul 19, 2023
Gerald Malloy:
Support peace and a fair solution in the Middle East
The Biden Administration foreign policy continues to be a disaster. I have worked around the world directly with over 20 NATO partners and allies and have been an important part of successful United State foreign policy.
I will bring this experience to influence future successful Foreign Policy.
I am aware of a developing possible solution involving Jordan. Right now there are other developing relationships involving Israel. I have worked in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait.
I have visited the West Bank. As a US Senator I bring extensive relative experience and will seek to support peace and a fair solution in the Middle East.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2022 Vermont Senate race
Nov 8, 2022
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