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Jay Williams on Homeland Security
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Don't use fear of ISIS to justify government overreach
As a Vietnam veteran, Jay has experienced war firsthand. His ideas about national security and combating threats like ISIS are informed by his personal experiences. In recent years,
Republican leaders have used fear of groups like Al Qaeda and ISIS to justify government overreaches. Jay knows that Americans can live in safety without sacrificing the freedom that make our country great in the first place.
Source: 2016 South Dakota Senate campaign web JayWilliams2016.org
, Apr 1, 2016
Cut defense spending: 6 aircraft carriers instead of 11
Although he's a 10-year Naval vet, he's eager to help cut defense spending from a Senate seat. The Navy has 11 aircraft carrier groups that eat up too much money when six would be enough, he says. The savings could go toward helping people who need it
in America, on Social Security and health care, Williams said.Besides his military background, Williams is a small business owner with an entrepreneurial streak. He formed Excelltech in Yankton, selling a variety of computer related technology.
Source: Capital Journal on 2016 South Dakota Senate race
, Mar 29, 2016
Served in the US Navy and then the Peace Corps
I had the opportunity to serve my country in both the US Navy and in the Peace Corps. As a Midshipman, I served on the USS Oriskany in the Vietnam War where I learned to work with discipline under pressure.
After graduating from college I was commissioned as a Naval Officer and earned my wings as a Naval Aviator. I served as a search and rescue helicopter pilot in Italy and Virginia Beach.
My 10 years of military service allowed me to develop my leadership skills and formed my passion for public service.After my time in the Navy, my wife Carol and I volunteered for the Peace Corps and were assigned to Bogota, Colombia.
It was during this time that Carol and I gained perspective on America's prosperity, and the importance of working together with community leaders at the local level to impact change.
Source: 2016 S.D. Senate campaign website JayWilliams2016.com
, Mar 15, 2016
Served in the US Navy and the Peace Corps
Williams is originally from Gettysburg and has a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Madison-Wisconsin and has a Master's Degree in
Computer Science.He has served in the Navy, Peace Corp and mostly recently a term on the Yankton school board. He has been a small business owner in Yankton since 1987.
Source: KDLT-TV on 2015 South Dakota Senate race
, Feb 19, 2016
Served in the Peace Corps as well as the U.S. Navy
Williams made his announcement for Senate in Sioux Falls. "My family and I moved back to South Dakota for the quality of the schools and the sense of community. I'm afraid our young people and those considering a move to South Dakota wouldn't make
the same choice to raise a family in our great state today. We need a Senator focused on the priorities that matter to South Dakotans," said Williams.
Williams is originally from Gettysburg and has a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Madison-Wisconsin and has a Master's Degree in Computer Science.
He has served in the Navy, Peace Corp and mostly recently a term on the Yankton school board. He has been a small business owner in Yankton since 1987.
Source: KDLT-TV on 2016 South Dakota Senate race
, Feb 19, 2016
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