The Washington Times: on Foreign Policy


Donald Trump: Endorses autocratic ruler of Hungary, Viktor Orban

The former president offered a full-throated endorsement for longtime Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a polarizing figure in Europe whom Trump advisers once referred to as "Trump before Trump." Civil liberties groups routinely give Hungary under Mr. Orban low marks for the state of democracy and minority rights in the country.

Mr. Orban's many critics say he has become increasingly authoritarian and intolerant of dissent in his 12 years in power, routinely clashing with European Union leaders over issues such as immigration, gay rights and national sovereignty.

"Viktor Orban of Hungary truly loves his country and wants safety for his people," Mr. Trump said in a statement through his Save America PAC. Mr. Orban "has done a powerful and wonderful job in protecting Hungary, stopping illegal immigration, creating jobs, trade, and should be allowed to continue to do so in the upcoming election," Mr. Trump wrote. "He has my Complete support and Endorsement for reelection as Prime Minister!"

Source: Washington Times on endorsement of Hungarian P.M. Jan 3, 2022

Latham Saddler: I see America being challenged by a rising communist China

[On China]: "Today I see America being challenged abroad like never before by a rising communist China," said Saddler, a 38-year-old Atlanta resident, in his announcement video. "Meanwhile, Americans are fighting with each other here at home and our country is being undermined from within by a broken political system lacking authentic leadership." Saddler said he should be the option for voters who view China as an existential threat and see the solution as unity under conservative leadership.
Source: Washington Times on 2022 Georgia Senate race Apr 15, 2021

John Bolton: Help Egyptian Army over Muslim Brotherhood, even if elected

Bolton said it's time for the US to step up to the plate and choose sides in the Egyptian conflict--and that side should be the military. "Like it or not," he said, the US ought to back Egypt's government and military, not the Muslim Brotherhood or ousted Pres. Mohammed Morsi, despite the fact that US supported Morsi a year ago and helped his elected rise to power.

But Bolton said his view is the only one that works for the long term. "If the Muslim Brotherhood wins, say good-bye to the peace treaty with Israel and stability in Sinai," Bolton said. "Egypt has not yet succumbed to civil war, as Syria has, but it's getting close."

Bolton wrote: "The Muslim Brotherhood is not a normal political party as Westerners understand that term. It is an armed ideology--a militia that fires on its opponents and burns down churches. The Brotherhood, therefore, shares full blame for the continuing carnage. Should it ever regain power, whether through free elections or otherwise, it will never let go."

Source: Cheryl K. Chumley in the Washington Times Aug 21, 2013

Joe Walsh: Two-state solution for Israel-Palestine failed for 64 years

It has been 64 years since the UN General Assembly approved the Partition Plan for Palestine and the struggle to implement a "two-state solution" began. Today, we are no closer to that end. That reminds me of the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. By that definition, everyone who continues to cling to the delusion of a two-state solution is insane. There is no such thing as a two-state solution. It cannot work, it has not worked, and it will not work.

The Palestinians continue to fire rockets directly at innocent Israeli families and children, and they have betrayed the fundamental tenet of the two-state solution they tout by cutting Israel out of negotiations and going directly to the UN.

The only viable solution for the Middle East is a one-state solution: one contiguous Israeli state from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. There will not and cannot be lasting peace in the Middle East until then.

Source: Washington Times on 2020 presidential hopefuls May 3, 2012

Gary Johnson: We can no longer afford to shell out billions in foreign aid

When I visited Occupy Wall Street, I felt the frustration of young people who wanted to work but couldn't get an interview, much less a job. When I visit business owners and employers, I meet people who want to hire, but can't.

Meanwhile, the federal government is spending us deeper and deeper into debt while we shell out billions in foreign aid we can no longer afford and trillions more for foreign wars in which our national interest is just not apparent to me.

Source: Gary Johnson, "America moving again" in The Washington Times Feb 2, 2012

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V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
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Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
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Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
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Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
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