Past and present Senate candidates from Michigan: on Foreign Policy

Marcia Squier: End our interventionist strategies, and welcome refugees

Q: Do you support "American Exceptionalism "? Generally those who support American Exceptionalism mean they support sending American troops abroad to keep the world safe for democracy. You posted on Facebook on Memorial Day that you "Support our Veterans" by "bring[ing] home our Troops." Domestically, those who support American Exceptionalism generally support a moratorium on refugees and support stricter immigration rules too, but you responded to our VoteMatch question that you support a "Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens". So do you support "American Exceptionalism"?

A: I do not support it. I want to end our interventionist strategies and bring our troops home. I do support giving immigrants a more welcoming path to citizenship, and we need to end the refugee crisis by working towards a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Source: OnTheIssues interview on 2018 Michigan Senate race Jul 20, 2017

John James: More military influence on the foreign policy team

James said he supports Donald Trump, praising the president for nominating Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and for stocking his foreign policy team with military generals. "There's not enough combat veterans in government "who understand the consequences of failed policies," he said. Source: The Detroit News on 2018 Michigan Senate race Jul 18, 2017

Marcia Squier: We need to support our troops by bringing them home

On this Memorial Day, 2017, I am thinking about all those who died so that we might live. I am also thinking about all those who joined the military simply because of a lack of better career opportunities. I envision a time when our military is, at most, half of its current size and Peace breaks out all over the world through education and communication. Support our Veterans, and bring home our Troops. Source: Facebook posting for 2018 Michigan Senate race May 19, 2017

Gary Peters: Be actively engaged in the Middle East

Creating peace and security in the Middle East must be one of our nation's top foreign policy objectives. To accomplish this, the U.S. must be a strong ally and supporter of Israel. Our nation must be actively engaged in the region, more so than we have been in the last eight years, and I will work to ensure that happens.

Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq: I support the President's plan to responsibly withdraw our troops and turn over the task of securing Iraq to the Iraqis.
Peace and Security for Israel and the Middle East: I believe Israel's security is enhanced by a strong U.S. engagement in the region and that a secure Israel, with recognized and defensible borders, and a peaceful resolution to the conflict is in the long-term interest of all parties.
I am a strong supporter of sanctions against Iran, and I have cosponsored legislation such as the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act and the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act.

Source: 2014 Michigan Senate campaign website, peters.house.gov Sep 1, 2014

Peter Hoekstra: China is a nation that cheats and steals; no MFN

Hoekstra did not address his television ad, which has since been replaced, instead taking his closing time to explain why he has sided with unions occasionally, which included opposing giving preferred trading status to China. "China cheats. That is a great place to put American workers. Provide the most favorable nation status to a nation that cheats and steals intellectual secrets as part of their strategy," Hoekstra said. Candidate Glenn, who has been gaining momentum among Tea Party supporters, went after Hoekstra for his voting record for supporting the TARP bailout and supporting the spending during the Bush administration. "Pete Hoekstra voted for the Wall Street bailout and the supplemental stimulus package and the bridge to nowhere. He voted five times to raise the debt ceiling." Glenn said, continuing to list legislative votes by the former Congressman he opposed.

Source: Petoskey News on 2012 Michigan Senate debate Feb 20, 2012

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