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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mark Begich on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Consult with Congress on major military actions. (Sep 2008)
- Ratify Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; no new nukes. (Sep 2008)
- Repeal the Patriot Act. (Aug 2008)
- Pledges full support for the 21st Century GI Bill. (May 2008)
- Increased Anchorage’s support for military personnel. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Mike Chenault on Homeland Security
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| Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Mike Dunleavy on Homeland Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Charlie Huggins on Homeland Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Sean Parnell on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Revenue bonds for Veteran's Housing Loan Program. (Jan 2010)
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Mead Treadwell on Homeland Security
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- Work to bring missile defense base to Alaska. (Jan 2014)
- Fight for missile defense, but without earmarking. (Mar 2013)
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Bill Walker on Homeland Security
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Independent Governor:
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- Thank our military and law enforcement for their sacrifice. (Jan 2015)
- Friend & strong advocate for our veterans & their families. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
AK 2022: 2022 AK Senate race
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Edgar Blatchford on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Al Gross on Homeland Security
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Independent 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Sullivan cut Alaska bases to support border wall. (Jan 2020)
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Thomas Lamb on Homeland Security
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Ray Metcalfe on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- F-35 fighter: the defense project too big to kill. (Jun 2013)
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Joe Miller on Homeland Security
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Challenger and previous Republican Nominee:
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
- Increase only missile defense & intel spending. (Sep 2010)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
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Cean Stevens on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Protect Alaskans from surveillance by NSA spies & drones. (Mar 2016)
- Fight for veterans benefits. (Mar 2016)
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Dan Sullivan on Homeland Security
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Republican Senator:
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- Expect a protracted war against ISIS. (Oct 2015)
- Ensure a strong national defense & stand up for our veterans. (Oct 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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Mead Treadwell on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Work to bring missile defense base to Alaska. (Jan 2014)
- Fight for missile defense, but without earmarking. (Mar 2013)
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House:
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Don Young on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (AK-At-Large):
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- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Frank Murkowski on Homeland Security
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
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Tony Knowles on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Support a national missile defense system. (Oct 2004)
- Fairbanksans were not satisfied with the Alaska Fire Service. (Oct 2004)
- Supports Powell Doctrine & pre-emptive military action. (Aug 2004)
- Support new missile defense system. (Jun 2004)
- A Vietnam vet who’ll fight for veteran benefits. (Jun 2004)
- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
- Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
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Sarah Palin on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President:
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- Let veterans apply skills to skip state certification. (Feb 2015)
- Dozens of veterans per day commit suicide; VA should help. (Feb 2015)
- Muslim jihadists threaten our way of life. (Jan 2015)
- If you love your freedom, thank a vet. (Nov 2010)
- Calling Vietnam vets "baby killers" was shameful history. (Nov 2010)
- Tragic mistake to allow mosque near Ground Zero. (Nov 2010)
- Soldiers have chosen to serve something greater than self. (Feb 2010)
- No apologies for saying Obama pals around with terrorists. (Nov 2009)
- OpEd: Palin didn't stumble; it isn't just one Bush Doctrine. (Nov 2009)
- Economic sanctions on North Korea for nukes. (Oct 2008)
- Terrorists in Iraq are the biggest threat to Americans today. (Oct 2008)
- Pakistani people & leaders want to get rid of terrorists. (Sep 2008)
- Fight terrorism to spread democratic ideals in world. (Sep 2008)
- Any country that houses Islamic terrorists is a danger to US. (Sep 2008)
- Energy is a foundation of national security. (Sep 2008)
- Only a very small percent of Islamic believers are extreme. (Sep 2008)
- Agrees with Bush Doctrine, if enough legitimate intel. (Sep 2008)
- Focus on fighting Al-Qaeda terrorists, not on reading rights. (Sep 2008)
- Strong military and sound energy. (Aug 2008)
- Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom. (Jan 2008)
- Ask all candidates “Are you doing all you can for security?”. (Oct 2007)
- Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops. (Sep 2007)
- Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war. (Jun 2007)
- Proclaim “Loyalty Day” to reaffirm loyalty to America. (Apr 2007)
- Promote from within, in Alaska’s National Guard. (Nov 2006)
- Let military personnel know how much we support them. (Nov 2006)
- Question terrorists before they get lawyered up & Mirandized. (Feb 2010)
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Jim Sykes on Homeland Security
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2004 former Green challenger:
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- Against “Star Wars” National Missile Defense. (Jun 2004)
- Switch funding from military hardware to energy research. (Jul 2002)
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Frank Vondersaar on Homeland Security
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Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary):
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- The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (May 2010)
- Expand parts of the armed forces. (May 2010)
- Limit spending; no missile defense. (Oct 2002)
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Dave Cuddy on Homeland Security
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Republican challenger:
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- We can preserve our freedoms with Patriot Act. (Apr 2008)
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Scott McAdams on Homeland Security
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| 2010 Democratic Challenger:
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Frank Murkowski on Homeland Security
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
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Rick Sikma on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- More spending on armed forces. (Jun 2008)
- The Patriot Act protects us from threat of terrorism. (Jun 2008)
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Ted Stevens on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (AK):
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- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
- Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
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Mark Begich on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Consult with Congress on major military actions. (Sep 2008)
- Ratify Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty; no new nukes. (Sep 2008)
- Repeal the Patriot Act. (Aug 2008)
- Pledges full support for the 21st Century GI Bill. (May 2008)
- Increased Anchorage’s support for military personnel. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Lisa Murkowski on Homeland Security
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Independent Sr Senator (AK):
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- Ensure military has resources needed to accomplish missions. (Jan 2011)
- A missile defense system that protects all 50 states. (Oct 2004)
- Alaska is served well by the Alaska Fire Service. (Oct 2004)
- Committed to funding for Veterans’ health care. (Aug 2004)
- Increased funding for First Responders. (Jun 2004)
- More state veterans get per diem payments. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Kelly Tshibaka on Homeland Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Vic Vickers on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- We can’t handle expense of foreign adventures. (Aug 2008)
- Fought & beat Bush in Dubai Ports deal. (Aug 2008)
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