Dan Quayle in The Associated Press


On Foreign Policy: Treat Asia like we do Europe

Quayle says that the US should pay more attention to Asian affairs, including developing a stronger relationship with democratic India. “Asia is much more important today than it was a generation ago,” Quayle said. “We do have to treat Asia economically, politically, militarily and diplomatically as we do Europe.”
Source: Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press Aug 3, 1999

On Foreign Policy: Move China towards democracy, to avoid threat

Quayle eventually wants to bring China into the World Trade Organization and see the country move toward democracy. But he warned that some experts liken China to Germany of 100 years ago, which fought two world wars before becoming a democratic nation. “China is a huge challenge to us,” Quayle said. “I do not believe, as some in my party do, that China is the enemy. I view China as a huge opportunity. I want to see China become prosperous. I also want to see China become democratic.”
Source: Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press Aug 3, 1999

On Government Reform: For term limits; cut Congressional benefits after 12 years

Quayle advocates voluntary term limits in Congress. He said that once elected, lawmakers get closer to lobbyists and to Washington, at the expense of their constituents. To discourage career politicians, Quayle said he would favor cutting free health care and additional retirement benefits for lawmakers serving more than 12 years.
Source: Politics 2000, Associated Press Jul 31, 1999

On Civil Rights: Gambling impacts families; but leave it up to states

Quayle “has very serious concerns about the impact gambling has on the American family” but ultimately believes the decision is up to individual states, his campaign says.
Source: Laurence Arnold, Associated Press Jul 26, 1999

On Foreign Policy: Respect China; support Taiwan; SDI for Asian allies

Quayle, alluding to Nixon’s successful effort to restore US relations with China in the 1970s, said the US must strengthen ties with Japan, South Korea and other allies while respecting China’s growing political, military and economic might. A missile defense for those allies should be adopted, but any solution to Taiwan’s sovereignty dispute with Beijing must be peaceful, Quayle said. “Taiwan is our friend. It is a democracy,” he said. “This has to be resolved peacefully and without conflict.”
Source: Michael White, Associated Press Jul 24, 1999

On Free Trade: China not ready for WTO; engage them & change them

Quayle said China is not ready to enter the World Trade Organization because it has not fully established the rule of law - those rules and regulations that assure investors that their interests can be protected legally. The US should continue to develop trade with China, but with an eye toward encouraging political and social change, he said. “Our goal should always be not just to engage China but to change China,” he said.
Source: Michael White, Associated Press Jul 24, 1999

On Gun Control: Enforce existing gun laws before making new ones

Quayle opposes greater restrictions on the sale and use of guns, saying existing laws must first be more aggressively enforced.
Source: Associated Press Jul 7, 1999

On Social Security: 30% privately invested won’t affect Social Security system

Quayle says individuals should be given the chance to privately invest up to 30 percent of the money they now pay into the Social Security fund. “It would be their choice and it wouldn’t affect the Social Security system at all,” he said.
Source: Associated Press Jul 7, 1999

On Families & Children: TV causes problems facing American families

Quayle said that a primary reason for many of the problems facing American families today can be traced to television. “The average teenager spends 1,500 hours a year watching TV, 600 hours a year in school and 30 hours a year talking to their parents. I ask you, who’s in control?” Quayle asked. “Family is the number one priority, the number one issue as we go into the next century. The way to strengthen the family is to bring back good common sense and strong moral values.”
Source: Associated Press Jul 6, 1999

On Foreign Policy: We must face China as our biggest challenge

Quayle said this country’s biggest challenge is China. “Nobody’s running the store. China is stealing our military secrets and paying off the Democratic Party,” he said. “We need to face that challenge head-on, just like we met the challenge of Communism
Source: Associated Press Jul 6, 1999

On Principles & Values: Smaller govt; bigger defense; stronger families

[The bases for Quayle’s campaign are]: Lower taxes, smaller government, a bolstered defense and stronger families. Major issues facing the country are the decline in the values that parents try to teach their children, a middle-class tax squeeze, education, and a rudderless foreign policy.
Source: Associated Press; Reuters News Service Jul 2, 1999

On Abortion: Overturn Roe v. Wade; litmus test for appointments

I continue to support an amendment to overturn Roe vs. Wade today. Those I select for the most critical positions in government, including my running mate or nominees to the Supreme Court, will share it.
Source: Associated Press Jun 14, 1999

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