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Joe Biden on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator |
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- Autocrats think democracy can't compete in the 21st century. (Apr 2021)
- Sanctions on Russia for interference in 2020 election. (Apr 2021)
- Promote LGBTQI+ rights worldwide via State Department. (Feb 2021)
- Mueller Report: I did nothing wrong; Trump bribed Ukraine. (Oct 2020)
- The days of cozying up to dictators is over. (Aug 2020)
- Helped with $750M Latin America funding. (Feb 2020)
- Putin wants to weaken NATO and democracy. (Feb 2020)
- US should promote LGBTQ rights worldwide; stop aid if needed. (Oct 2019)
- $750M to Central America to address root cause of migration. (Jun 2018)
- Easier for Russia to deal with disunified West. (Jan 2018)
- Repair US relations with Central America's Northern Triangle. (Nov 2017)
- Create secure, democratic, middle-class Western Hemisphere. (Nov 2017)
- Russia vs. Ukraine: Big country beating up a smaller one. (Nov 2017)
- Intervention in Venezuela would turn S. America against US. (Sep 2016)
- Nation-building can prevent full-scale military actions. (Oct 2010)
- The US is less secure and more isolated in recent history. (Aug 2008)
- Foreign policy needs informed consent of American people. (Feb 2008)
- Doctrine of crisis prevention, not preemption. (Dec 2007)
Alliances
- OpEd: Ignoring Latin America is modern Monroe Doctrine. (Dec 2023)
- We stand with regional bodies to support constitutional rule. (Sep 2023)
- Recognized 1915 Turkish genocide of millions of Armenians. (Apr 2021)
- Meet advancing authoritarianism, including China & Russia. (Feb 2021)
- Pressure China to obey international rules. (Oct 2020)
- America First means America Alone. (Oct 2020)
- Russia is an opponent, not an enemy. (Sep 2020)
- NATO will crumble if Trump wins a second term. (Feb 2020)
- We must keep our commitments when we make them, like NATO. (Feb 2020)
- We should not have abandoned the Kurds. (Feb 2020)
- I know all world leaders, and they know I keep my word. (Nov 2019)
- Russia wants to break up NATO; work with Turkey to keep it. (Oct 2019)
- Work with NATO, with U.S. as the indispensable leader. (Mar 2019)
- Opposition to European alliances like NATO is dumb. (Feb 2019)
- US can't do it alone: stay engaged in the world. (Feb 2019)
- Revive Alliance for Prosperity with Central America. (Jun 2018)
- An internationalist as Foreign Relations Committee chair. (Mar 2014)
- US and Russia can disagree and still work together. (Mar 2011)
- New World Order should not mean US fights for the UN. (Oct 2010)
- Time to sit down and talk, talk, talk to enemies. (Oct 2008)
- We can no longer police the whole world. (Oct 1975)
East Asia
- U.S. and Vietnam show adversaries can become partners. (Sep 2023)
- We are for de-risking, not decoupling, with China. (Sep 2023)
- Regional Asian alliance with Japan, India and Australia. (Mar 2021)
- Trump has legitimized North Korea, a rogue state. (Oct 2020)
- Insist on our experts in China, we have to lead the world. (Mar 2020)
- Meet with North Korea and China together. (Feb 2020)
- Protect the Uighurs, but no military action against China. (Dec 2019)
- Speak out against China at UN, for Uighurs and Hong Kong. (Nov 2019)
- China's growth & stability depends on US Pacific presence. (Feb 2013)
- Open dialogue means no military conflict with China. (Feb 2013)
- Rise of peaceful, responsible China in the interests of all. (Feb 2013)
- Hold China accountable; it's capitulation, not competition. (Dec 2007)
- China holds the mortgage on our house, to pay for war. (Aug 2007)
Mideast
- Israel has a right to go after Hamas hiding among civilians. (Mar 2024)
- No punishment for Saudis killing Jamal Khashoggi. (Mar 2021)
- Israel must embrace two-state solution. (Dec 2019)
- Punish senior Saudi leaders; make them the pariah they are. (Nov 2019)
- 2008: Pakistan is the world's most dangerous country. (Oct 2017)
- Jewish state of Israel is only way to ensure "Never Again". (Mar 2013)
- Condemned 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. (Oct 2010)
- Biggest threat to US is from North Korea, Iran, & Russia. (Apr 2007)
- Moral self-interest in defending Israel & Western Europe. (Oct 1975)
Voting Record
- 1993: Strongly endorsed $1.6B Russia aid package. (Jun 2004)
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Doug Burgum on Foreign Policy
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| 2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor |
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- I think Putin is running a large criminal organization. (Jul 2023)
- Support Ukraine: an opportunity for US and NATO. (Jun 2023)
- Unite the country against our enemies like China and Putin. (Jun 2023)
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Chris Christie on Foreign Policy
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| N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate |
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- It's the price we pay for being leaders of the free world. (Nov 2023)
- Work with reasonable Arab nations to isolate Iran. (Nov 2023)
- Make sure that America's role in the world stays number one. (Nov 2023)
- If we don't stand against autocratic killing, we'll be next. (Aug 2023)
- Aid to Ukraine degrades Russian army; sends message to China. (Jul 2023)
- America is strongest moral power for what is good and right. (Feb 2017)
- World has fewer democracies than before Obama. (Jan 2016)
- Talk to our allies & foes, & keep our word, like I always do. (Jan 2016)
- Push Russia out of Middle East; establish US dominance. (Oct 2015)
- No relations with Cuba until they stop harboring fugitives. (Sep 2015)
- I won't deal with or even meet with countries that hate us. (Sep 2015)
- Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions. (Sep 2015)
- Stop worrying about being loved; instead be respected. (Aug 2015)
- Arm Emiratis, Jordanians, & others before sending US troops. (Aug 2015)
- Tourism money won't end up with the people of Cuba. (Aug 2015)
- Given who I am, Putin would not have invaded Crimea. (Sep 2014)
- America should be clear to world about what we stand for. (Feb 2014)
- New isolationism, & reducing anti-terrorism, is dangerous. (Jul 2013)
- Remain vigilant but stay connected to rest of the world. (Feb 2012)
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Ron DeSantis on Foreign Policy
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| Republican presidential contender; FL governor |
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- Hard power in Indo-Pacific against Chinese Communist Party. (Jan 2024)
- Reinvigorate Monroe Doctrine: limit China in Latin America. (Dec 2023)
- My China policy is very simple: we win; they lose. (Nov 2023)
- Don't allow land grabs by CCP-backed businesses in our state. (Mar 2023)
- Too much blood and treasure to impose democracy abroad. (Feb 2023)
- Pushed successfully to move US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Feb 2023)
- Oppose socialist president of Venezuela; support opposition. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-Israel; take action against boycott. (Mar 2019)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2 |
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- Trump's chicken-hawks push Iran war; go back to nuke deal. (Jun 2019)
- We need to engage in diplomacy & deescalate tensions. (May 2019)
- Met with Syrian president; for "extreme vetting" of Syrians. (Apr 2019)
- Defends meeting Syria's Assad; supports Trump on North Korea. (Jan 2019)
- Skeptical of Iran nuclear deal. (May 2017)
- Supports Egyptian dictator in fight against terrorism. (May 2017)
- Against criticizing India's treatment of Muslims. (May 2017)
- U.S. should focus on fighting terrorism, not regime change. (Jan 2017)
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Nikki Haley on Foreign Policy
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| Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018 |
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- Put the sanctions back on Iran; don't renew nuclear deal. (Feb 2024)
- Dictators always say what they're going to do. (Jan 2024)
- Iran, China, and Russia want to destroy the West. (Dec 2023)
- It is not that Israel needs America; America needs Israel. (Nov 2023)
- We need to deal with China as the threat that they are. (Jul 2023)
- Kim Jong-un is a thug; nothing good or decent about him. (Jun 2023)
- China is our number one national security threat . (Jun 2023)
- As ambassador, forced UN votes on Cuba's human rights abuses. (May 2023)
- Signed the first anti-BDS legislation in the country. (May 2023)
- Never trust Russia; it is never going to be our friend. (May 2023)
- Slash foreign aid to countries that don't have our back. (May 2023)
- Successfully got sanctions placed against North Korea. (May 2023)
- We will stop giving money to countries that hate America. (Mar 2023)
- Time to start actually being aggressive with China. (Feb 2023)
- Cast American veto at UN over Jerusalem embassy critics. (Aug 2020)
- Helped broker U.N. sanctions on North Korea. (Dec 2018)
- Obama was wrong to abstain on Cuba's anti-US resolution. (Dec 2018)
- Call out the UN when they bully Israel. (Dec 2017)
- Recommit that attack on one NATO nation is an attack on all. (Jun 2017)
- Time to show people reasons to support the U.N. (Mar 2017)
- US is world's conscience; participation in UN reflects that. (Mar 2017)
- We will deal fairly with people who are fair to us. (Mar 2017)
- Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions. (Sep 2015)
- $5 billion in foreign investment: the "It" state worldwide. (Jan 2013)
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Kamala Harris on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator |
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- We must forever be a champion of liberty around the world. (Oct 2024)
- Trump admires dictators while they manipulate him full time. (Oct 2024)
- America is so important to the rest of the world. (Oct 2024)
- Trump admires dictators; wants to be a dictator on day one. (Sep 2024)
- Supports Kenyan-led multinational mission in Haiti. (May 2024)
- Trump's China policy has cost American jobs & lives. (Oct 2020)
- Trump got punked by North Korea. (Nov 2019)
- Trump embracing Korean & Russian dictators is a threat. (Jun 2019)
- US stronger when working with allies. (May 2019)
- I value the importance of diplomacy; I value relationships. (Mar 2019)
- Decisions should be made after outreach to allies. (Feb 2019)
- The way to keep us safe is NOT to keep outsiders out. (Nov 2015)
Mideast
- Bring the hostages home; bring relief to the Palestinians. (Oct 2024)
- Two-state solution: security for both Israel & Palestinians. (Sep 2024)
- Will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself. (Sep 2024)
- Israelis & Palestinians both entitled to security & dignity. (Mar 2024)
- We need to get back into Iran nuclear deal. (Jun 2019)
- Iran nuclear deal was being complied with by all parties. (Jun 2019)
- Distinguish Islamic religion from terrorism. (May 2015)
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Howie Hawkins on Foreign Policy
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| Green Party Presidential Challenger |
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- Self-determination for Kurdish people. (Jul 2020)
- Supports a Palestinian right of return, and a single state. (Jul 2020)
- Member of the community of nations; not above it. (Jul 2020)
- Oppose US military intervention for regime change. (May 2019)
- Support the UN; oppose the Cuban embargo. (Nov 2006)
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Mike Huckabee on Foreign Policy
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| Republican Presidential candidate |
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- Not our role to create desire for democracy in Afghanistan. (Jan 2016)
- Reagan said "trust, but verify"; Obama: "trust, but vilify". (Aug 2015)
- Governors have world views; I've been all over the Mideast. (Mar 2015)
- Globalists & corporatists are making US more like China. (Mar 2015)
- Keep the Cuban embargo; lifting it rewards Cuba. (Mar 2015)
- Urged ending Cuban embargo as governor; now supports embargo. (Feb 2008)
- Impeach judges who yield on our sovereignty. (Feb 2008)
- Concerned about Putin's human rights violations & oppression. (Jan 2008)
- Law of the Sea Treaty surrenders our sovereignty. (Jan 2008)
- Change tone of Bush's arrogant bunker mentality. (Jan 2008)
- Get as many views as possible regarding foreign policy. (Dec 2007)
- Protect US sovereignty, but earn respect abroad. (Dec 2007)
- Hugo Chavez was not elected as dictator; no friend of US. (Dec 2007)
- Demand accountability from Pakistan for our $10B. (Nov 2007)
- Earned right to act on actionable intelligence in Pakistan. (Nov 2007)
- It's not OK in Pakistan; bin Laden is hiding there. (Oct 2007)
- Law of the Sea Treaty gives away our sovereignty. (Oct 2007)
- Genocide in Darfur matched by infanticide of the unborn. (Sep 2007)
- We answer to our Constitution, not to international law. (Sep 2007)
- Monitor the eradication of legal slavery in Sudan. (Sep 2007)
- Avoid ratifying Law of the Sea Treaty. (Sep 2007)
- Not the job of the US to export our form of government. (Aug 2007)
- As governor, visited 41 countries & met with heads of state. (Jan 2006)
Mideast
- Muslim nations must fight ISIS; sanction those that don't. (Nov 2015)
- Iranian nuclear deal arms & equips a terrorist state. (Aug 2015)
- Reject two-state solution between Israel & Palestine. (May 2015)
- Islamic terrorism is the country's most pressing issue. (Jan 2015)
- Israel should not give up West Bank or Golan Heights. (Nov 2007)
- Not yet ready for two-state solution for Israel & Palestine. (Nov 2007)
- Don't pressure Israel to give up land for promise of peace. (Sep 2007)
- Support Israel as strategic ally, but respect Palestine. (Jan 2007)
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Will Hurd on Foreign Policy
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| U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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- Push the Russians out of Crimea & out of the Donbass. (Jun 2023)
- China is trying to surpass us as a global superpower. (Jun 2023)
- Workforce key to winning New Cold War with Chinese. (Jun 2023)
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Asa Hutchinson on Foreign Policy
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| Republican presidential contender; AR Governor |
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- Ask tough questions; hold China accountable for COVID-19. (May 2023)
- Tough on Russia which is a threat to our national security. (May 2023)
- Eradicate North Korean leadership, but no assassinations. (Apr 2017)
- Europe, Asia or Africa are better for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions. (Sep 2015)
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Perry Johnson on Foreign Policy
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| CEO & Republican presidential challenger |
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- Ridiculous to send $113B to Ukraine when we're going broke. (Aug 2023)
- I think it's ridiculous to send $100 million to the Ukraine. (Apr 2023)
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Kristi Noem on Foreign Policy
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| Republican |
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- Freedom to farm and ranch should not extend to our enemies. (Jan 2024)
- Chinese Communist Party is our greatest external challenge. (Jan 2023)
- Can't allow Chinese interests to purchase South Dakota land. (Jan 2023)
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Mike Pence on Foreign Policy
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| Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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- We will stand with Israel today and tomorrow and every day. (Jan 2024)
- Letting Russia take Ukraine lets China take Taiwan. (Sep 2023)
- This is all about America being the leader of the free world. (Jul 2023)
- Russia military conduct isn't just warfare; it's evil. (Jul 2023)
- Arming Ukraine sends a deafening message to communist China. (Jul 2023)
- We need to provide Ukraine with resources to repel Russia. (Jun 2023)
- Blame China for the coronavirus. (Oct 2020)
- Trump moved embassy to Jerusalem and destroyed ISIS. (Oct 2020)
- The world knows this: America stands with Israel. (Feb 2020)
- Robust missile defense in Europe against Russian aggression. (Sep 2019)
- No nukes for Iran; support Iranians but not government. (Jun 2019)
- We stand with the Iranian people against the Ayatollahs. (Jun 2019)
- America represent the highest ideals of humankind. (Feb 2017)
- Re-engage the world but put America first. (Jan 2017)
- Reverse Obama's opening of Cuba; restore the embargo. (Oct 2016)
- America's place in the world is weakened. (Oct 2016)
- Fight Russia with strength and allies. (Oct 2016)
- Trump for extreme vetting of immigrants and no Syrians. (Oct 2016)
- Other countries respect strength, not weakness. (Jul 2016)
- Don't have paranoid delusions about one world government. (Jul 2016)
- Against agreement with Iran; keep all sanctions. (Apr 2016)
- We're in a global war of civilization against barbarism. (Jan 2015)
- Russian "reset" is appeasement and invites aggression. (Apr 2014)
- Never apologize for who we are and what we stand for. (Jan 2012)
- Foreign aid for US security interests & disasters. (Nov 2008)
- $48B to Africa for AIDS program is a moral calling. (Jul 2008)
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Dean Phillips on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic U.S. Rep & presidential Challenger |
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- Supports UN & human rights, but not UNHRC in Palestine. (Dec 2022)
- Descendant of Jewish refugees who fled European pogroms . (Aug 2019)
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Vivek Ramaswamy on Foreign Policy
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| CEO & Republican Challenger |
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- Reinvigorate Monroe Doctrine: limit China in Latin America. (Dec 2023)
- Ukraine is no paragon of democracy; it's not good-vs-evil. (Nov 2023)
- We're driving Russia into China's arms; end Ukraine aid. (Sep 2023)
- Shift focus from NATO to PATO, for Pacific/Asian security. (Jun 2023)
- Opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a top priority for us. (Jun 2023)
- Russia/China alliance is the top threat America faces. (Jun 2023)
- Defend Taiwan by giving the Taiwanese people guns. (Apr 2023)
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Marco Rubio on Foreign Policy
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| FL Senator; Republican Presidential candidate |
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- Prisoner swaps put a price tag on Americans. (Oct 2022)
- Engage with Putin, but recognize he supports zero sum games. (Jul 2018)
- Stay with Japan & South Korea or they will be nuclear powers. (Feb 2016)
- Three main threats: Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Russia. (Feb 2016)
- North Korea is run by a maniac with nuclear weapons. (Sep 2015)
- Putin trying to position Russia as a geopolitical force. (Sep 2015)
- Pre-conditions for Iran: end enrichment & ballistic missiles. (Jul 2015)
- I have a clear strategic vision of America's role in world. (Feb 2015)
- North Korea is a criminal syndicate, not a government. (Dec 2014)
- Engagement with Vietnam & China has not led to freedom. (Dec 2014)
- Tough sanctions against Russia for Ukraine aggression. (May 2014)
- Only America can stand up to world totalitarianism. (Mar 2014)
- Putin wants to reconstitute Russian power & Russian prestige. (Mar 2014)
- The Russian government is a government of liars. (Mar 2014)
- The China Dream is to surpass America as world leader. (Mar 2013)
- America is exceptional: nation blessed by God with resources. (Jun 2012)
- Prefer coalitions but don't over-rely on global institutions. (Apr 2012)
- America needs a foreign policy of engaging abroad. (Apr 2012)
- Intervention to promote democracy abroad. (Nov 2011)
- Promote democracy via engagement abroad. (Sep 2011)
- Foreign aid spreads positive influence around the world. (Sep 2011)
Latin America
- End relations with anti-American communist tyranny in Cuba. (Jul 2015)
- We've neglected Latin American democracies & our alliances. (Apr 2015)
- Our policy should lead to more liberty for the Cuban people. (Dec 2014)
- Cuba must improve on human rights for engagement to continue. (Dec 2014)
- Cuba embargo was designed to protect American companies. (Dec 2014)
- Press freedom is a universal human right, especially in Cuba. (May 2014)
- Build relations with Mexico for trade & oil, not just border. (Nov 2012)
- Che Guevara reviled by Cuban exiles; I want no association. (Jun 2012)
Mideast
- No honest broker on Israel: we are on their side. (Feb 2016)
- I voted against the president's inadequate Syria strategy. (Feb 2016)
- Too risky to take in Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Void in the Middle East, so gangster Putin steps in. (Nov 2015)
- Do not leave it to Russia to get rid of ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- Opposes nuclear deal with Iran; but supported deal in 2012. (May 2015)
- Obama has no ISIS policy to avoid upsetting Iran. (Feb 2015)
- Provide more assistance to Jordan, to prepare against ISIS. (Jun 2014)
- Stay involved against ISIS or Iran becomes regional hegemon. (Jun 2014)
- Military action should be on the table in Iran & Syria. (Apr 2012)
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Bernie Sanders on Foreign Policy
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| Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate |
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- Russia has been clear about keeping Ukraine out of NATO. (Feb 2022)
- Signed letter opposing Israeli annexation of territories. (Jul 2020)
- China is authoritarian but eliminated extreme poverty. (Mar 2020)
- Cuba: Teaching people to read and write is a good thing. (Feb 2020)
- Support for Israel & peace doesn't include racist government. (Feb 2020)
- Address root causes to end these endless wars. (Dec 2019)
- Venezuela's Madura is a vicious tyrant. (Sep 2019)
- Talk to adversaries but we need more than photo ops. (Jun 2019)
- Address source of problem with Mexico & Northern Triangle. (Jun 2019)
- Even-handed Mideast policy; open to moving Jerusalem embassy. (May 2019)
- Must support human rights, even with trading partners. (May 2019)
- Promote democracy, but don't use military for regime change. (Feb 2019)
- Binding referendum on Guam's political status. (Nov 2018)
- Binding referendum on Puerto Rico statehood vs. independence. (Nov 2018)
- Gaza is humanitarian disaster; Israelis shouldn't over-react. (Apr 2018)
- Foreign policy is directly related to military policy. (Sep 2017)
- UN is bureaucratic, but does enormously important work. (Sep 2017)
- Development aid isn't charity; it avoids military later. (Sep 2017)
- Opposed Monroe Doctrine interventionism in Latin America. (Mar 2016)
- Ending embargo with Cuba is right step. (Mar 2016)
- Vulture capitalists responsible for Puerto Rican debt. (Mar 2016)
- America stands for hope; we should take Syrian refugees. (Feb 2016)
- Won't take advice from Henry Kissinger; he assisted genocide. (Feb 2016)
- Beef up NATO against Russian aggression. (Feb 2016)
- Key doctrine: We can't do it alone; must work in coalition. (Feb 2016)
- North Korea is run by nuclear-armed paranoid dictator. (Feb 2016)
- I worry about Putin in Crimea but worry more about N. Korea. (Feb 2016)
- Lean on China to deal with North Korea. (Jan 2016)
- Putin regrets invading Crimea & the Ukraine. (Oct 2015)
- Normalize relations with Cuba; & respect their independence. (Sep 2015)
- Begrudgingly supports NATO, but no eastward expansion. (Sep 2015)
- Promote democracy in China, but not at expense of US workers. (Sep 2015)
- US should be more selective about using drone strikes. (Aug 2015)
- War is a local issue because local youngsters fight and die. (Jun 1997)
Mideast
- Turkey is not a US ally when they invade & mass slaughter. (Oct 2019)
- Supports Israel's right to exist, not Netanyahu. (Apr 2019)
- 1991: We give $7B to feudalistic dictatorships in Mideast. (Sep 2017)
- Need to look at consequences of removing dictators. (Feb 2016)
- We should try and talk to enemies, even Iran. (Feb 2016)
- Encourage Saudis and Iran to work together, despite distrust. (Feb 2016)
- Move forward with Iran with relations the long-term goal. (Feb 2016)
- Normalize relations with Iran even though we disagree. (Jan 2016)
- Think about what happens AFTER we get rid of dictators. (Dec 2015)
- Not policeman of the world; focus on ISIS first. (Dec 2015)
- I do not believe in unilateral action against terrorism. (Dec 2015)
- Easy to overthrow a dictator but hard to control aftermath. (Dec 2015)
- Moral responsibility to reach out to Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar should take charge in Syria. (Oct 2015)
- Address humanitarian crisis in Syria with allies in region. (Sep 2015)
- Two-state solution for Israel & Palestine. (Sep 2015)
- We have to negotiate with others, even Iran. (Aug 2015)
Voting Record
- Focus on domestic needs instead of international conflict. (Apr 2015)
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Corey Stapleton on Foreign Policy
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| MT Secretary of State; Republican Presidential Challenger |
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- Restore America's image and power abroad. (Mar 2023)
- Sustained peace gained by strength of US, European allies. (Jan 2023)
- Two-state solution for Israel like Montana & reservations. (Jan 2020)
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Jill Stein on Foreign Policy
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| Green Challenger |
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- Attended Moscow event with Putin, says she was critical. (Nov 2023)
- Syria invited Russia into war; don't threaten no-fly zone. (Oct 2016)
- US helped create refugee crisis, so we should help them. (Oct 2016)
- Support Iranian nuclear deal as part of nuclear-free Mideast. (Oct 2016)
- Re-examine NATO to avoid economic and military domination. (Aug 2016)
- End CIA-supported coups and regime change in Latin America. (Mar 2016)
- U.S. meddling in Mideast exacerbates terrorism. (Feb 2016)
- Stop US funding and support of the Israeli occupation. (Feb 2016)
- Back to the drawing board on our relationship to the Mideast. (Feb 2016)
- End foreign aid to countries with human rights abuses. (Dec 2015)
- Take 65,000 Syrian refugees immediately, not over 18 months. (Sep 2015)
- Work towards neutral Ukraine; don't arm them against Russia. (Jul 2015)
- China provides less heavy-handed foreign aid than does US. (Jul 2015)
- Lifting the Cuban embargo was long overdue. (Jul 2015)
- Expanding NATO threatens Russia and breaks our promise. (Jul 2015)
- Focus on human rights, international law, and diplomacy. (Jul 2015)
- Re-establish foreign policy on basis of international law. (Jun 2015)
- End Israeli apartheid occupations and illegal settlements. (Oct 2012)
- Get tough policy has opposite effect of what was intended. (Oct 2012)
- End trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba. (May 2012)
- Start holding all parties accountable in Israel/Palestine. (Jan 2012)
- US should behave as member of world community, no world cop. (Dec 2011)
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Donald Trump on Foreign Policy
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| Republican former President |
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- China thinks we're a stupid country, a very stupid country. (Oct 2024)
- Throughout the entire world we're no longer respected. (Jun 2024)
- We can't let China run the Panama Canal. (Aug 2023)
- FactCheck: US never had right to sell Panama Canal. (Aug 2023)
- Endorses autocratic ruler of Hungary, Viktor Orban. (Jan 2022)
- We rebuilt military; America stronger than ever. (Feb 2020)
- South Asia policy focused on Afghanistan not India. (Jan 2020)
- Russia Hoax: I have been far tougher on Russia than Obama. (Dec 2019)
- Trump "an utterly disloyal ally," odious to European leaders. (Dec 2019)
- Protect human rights in Hong Kong against China. (Nov 2019)
- Postpone meeting with Denmark if no Greenland discussion. (Aug 2019)
- Buying Greenland is strategically interesting. (Aug 2019)
- Treat foes of US worse than they could ever imagine. (Feb 2018)
- We're going to protect Christianity abroad; it's under siege. (Feb 2018)
- Defend our American legacy & seize our glorious destiny. (Mar 2017)
- U.S. has become dumping ground for everybody else's problems. (Feb 2016)
- Ignore career diplomats who insist on nuance. (Nov 2015)
- Offered himself as Cold War nuclear-arms-treaty negotiator. (Sep 2015)
- When you love America, you protect it with no apologies. (Dec 2011)
- Things change; empires come and go. (Apr 2010)
- Use tough negotiators instead of naive academic people. (Sep 2008)
- Persuasion, not power, is diplomacy at its best. (Oct 2006)
- Post-Cold War: switch from chess player to dealmaker. (Jul 2000)
Alliances
- Viktor Orban said I'm most respected & most feared person. (Sep 2024)
- Hungary's Viktor Orban is a great leader; he's very strong. (Jan 2024)
- Democracy is under threat next door in Canada. (Feb 2022)
- Reject ideology of globalism; embrace doctrine of patriotism. (Sep 2018)
- Foreign aid only for allies with shared values. (Sep 2018)
- Monroe Doctrine: reject interference in our hemisphere. (Sep 2018)
- European Union is a foe in trade, & in lack of NATO payments. (Jul 2018)
- I said it was obsolete, but NATO is no longer obsolete. (Apr 2017)
- NATO: apply new solutions to face new circumstances. (Apr 2017)
- Other countries should follow UK in leaving EU. (Jan 2017)
- NATO is obsolete; it doesn't fight terrorism. (Jan 2017)
- Don't surrender to the false song of globalism. (Apr 2016)
- Reimbursement for US military bases in rich countries abroad. (Sep 2015)
- Support NATO, but it's not us against Russia. (Aug 2015)
- Americans need to be more aware of what's going on abroad. (Mar 2004)
Mideast
- Unite moderate Arab countries to isolate & contain Iran. (Sep 2020)
- Coronavirus: We can help Iran, all they have to do is ask. (Feb 2020)
- Not looking for war, but Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. (Jun 2019)
- Recognize 1967 Israel's annexation of Golan Heights. (Mar 2019)
- FactCheck: Yes, Senate approved US Embassy in Jerusalem. (Jan 2018)
- $350B of American arms to Saudis: jobs, jobs, jobs. (Jan 2018)
- Jerusalem is Israel's capital but Palestinian capital open. (Dec 2017)
- Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Dec 2017)
- Unite civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism. (Jan 2017)
- Supports construction of Israeli settlements in West Bank. (Dec 2016)
- Treating Israel like a second-class citizen will end. (Nov 2016)
- At AIPAC: railed against Palestinians' demonization of Jews. (Aug 2016)
- FactCheck: Yes, nuke deal sent planeloads of cash to Iran. (Aug 2016)
- Don't take sides with Israel, so we can lead negotiations. (Feb 2016)
- I could negotiate a deal with Israel and Palestinians. (Feb 2016)
- Figure out who our allies are. (Feb 2016)
- Iran deal is one of the worst I've ever seen. (Feb 2016)
- Better to have Mideast strongmen than Mideast chaos. (Oct 2015)
- Stop sending aid to countries that hate us. (Sep 2015)
- More sanctions on Iran; more support of Israel. (Jun 2015)
Political Hotspots
- At peace with North Korea due to my friendship with Kim. (Oct 2020)
- No involvement in Hong Kong protest or Tiananmen anniversary. (Jun 2020)
- Uighur concentration camps are the right thing to do. (Jun 2020)
- Restore democracy in Cuba & Venezuela. (Feb 2020)
- Refuses to consider mass killings of Armenians as genocide. (Dec 2019)
- You can never show weakness; you've got to project strength. (Sep 2019)
- Sanctions on Communist dictators in North Korea & Cuba. (Jan 2018)
- 2012: Get tough on Pakistan; 2016: lavish praise on Pakistan. (Dec 2016)
- Brexit vote means people want to see borders. (Jun 2016)
- Develop nukes in South Korea & Japan to counter North Korea. (Apr 2016)
- China should make Kim Jong Un disappear. (Feb 2016)
- China totally controls North Korea; they're just taunting us. (Jan 2016)
- Diplomacy & respect crucial to our relationship with Russia. (Sep 2015)
- We must deal with the maniac in North Korea with nukes. (Sep 2015)
- Cuban embargo: 50 years is enough. (Sep 2015)
- China is our enemy; they're bilking us for billions. (Dec 2011)
- By 2027, tsunami as China overtakes US as largest economy. (Dec 2011)
- China: lack of human rights prevents consumer development. (Jul 2000)
- Be tougher on China-we’re too eager to please. (Jul 2000)
Russia
- Russia never had a president that they respect so much. (Oct 2024)
- Biden is leading us to the brink of World War Three . (Feb 2023)
- The problem is not Putin is smart but our leaders are dumb. (Feb 2022)
- Nobody was tougher on Russia than me, and they respected us. (Jul 2021)
- Condemn Russian & any country's involvement in our elections. (Oct 2016)
- Russia wants to defeat ISIS as badly as we do; work together. (Sep 2016)
- It's good that Putin says nice things about me. (Aug 2016)
- 1987 thru 2013: Tried to build Trump Tower in Moscow. (Aug 2016)
- Let Russia bash ISIS; let Germany defend Ukraine. (Nov 2015)
- Good that Russia is involved in Syria. (Oct 2015)
- Putin has no respect for America; I will get along with him. (Sep 2015)
- Support Russia, but with strings attached. (Jul 2000)
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JD Vance on Foreign Policy
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| Republican Vice Presidential nominee |
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- Just because we don't like Putin doesn't mean we can't talk. (Oct 2024)
- Withdrawing US military from Mideast sends wrong message. (Oct 2024)
- Pivot US policy to China and away from Europe. (Jul 2024)
- Putin is a bad guy, but there's no Domino Theory in Europe. (May 2024)
- Let Israel prosecute this war the way they see fit. (May 2024)
- Our military should not be used to "nation build". (Nov 2022)
- Put Americans first in response to Russia-Ukraine war. (Oct 2022)
- WWII distrust of Japanese now applies to Chinese. (May 2017)
- Address successive failures of Bush/Obama foreign policy. (Jul 2016)
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Tim Walz on Foreign Policy
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| DFL Governor & V.P. nominee |
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- I am sometimes a knucklehead; I misspoke on Tiananmen. (Oct 2024)
- Taught school in China; speaks Mandarin. (Aug 2024)
- Gaza is horrific situation and Hamas is not a good actor. (Jan 2024)
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Cornel West on Foreign Policy
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| Green Party/People's Party candidate |
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- Withdraw foreign aid to Egypt, Israel; more humanitarian aid. (Aug 2023)
- Stop all foreign military aid; close the bases; disband NATO. (Jun 2023)
- Pro-Palestinians are accused of being anti-Semitic or naive. (Mar 2022)
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Kanye West on Foreign Policy
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| Birthday Party candidate for President |
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- Place Americans' best interest first and foremost. (Oct 2020)
- Praises Mideast peace treaties; expects Israel-Saudi next. (Sep 2020)
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Marianne Williamson on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic candidate for President |
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- Stronger position on Saudi Arabia; end involvement in Yemen. (Aug 2019)
- Help Venezuela freely choose its own political future. (Aug 2019)
- US should be more involved in opportunities in Africa. (Aug 2019)
- 2007: Let Iranian president visit Ground Zero. (Jul 2019)
- Commitment to both Israeli security & Palestinian rights. (Jun 2019)
- Support Israeli security & Palestinian human rights. (Apr 2019)
- Return moral principles to our foreign policy. (Apr 2019)
- US should return to being honest broker in Mideast. (Apr 2019)
- Make peace with our neighbors, instead of using brute force. (Apr 2019)
- Ask ourselves why we are so disliked around the globe. (Jul 2018)
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