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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Stacey Abrams on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stacey Abrams on other issues.
  • Give military base residents tuition & teaching certificates. (Mar 2017)
Keisha Lance Bottoms on Homeland Security
Atlanta Mayor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keisha Lance Bottoms on other issues.
  • Trans military ban dangerous and discriminatory policy. (Jan 2019)
Casey Cagle on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Casey Cagle on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jason Carter on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nathan Deal on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Shane Hazel on Homeland Security
Libertarian challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
Hunter Hill on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Hunter Hill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Hunt on Homeland Security
Libertarian Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Hunt on other issues.
  • Opposes expanding the military. (Sep 2014)
Vernon Jones on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Military tribunals ok; domestic spying not ok. (Jul 2008)
  • Supports missile shield & pre-emptive military strikes. (Jul 2008)
  • Find the terrorists no matter where they are. (Jun 2008)
Brian Kemp on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Brian Kemp on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kandiss Taylor on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kandiss Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Jim Barksdale on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Barksdale on other issues.
  • Protect our military installations from BRAC closures. (Aug 2016)
John Barrow on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow on other issues.
  • Pursue and root out terrorists and their supporters. (Nov 2004)
  • Supports increased federal funding for community safety. (Nov 2004)
  • Giving food stamps to our troops is scandalous. (Nov 2004)
  • End the Disabled Veterans Tax and preserve VA benefits. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Paul Broun on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jason Carter on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doug Collins on Homeland Security
Republican challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Ensure America never bows down to her enemies. (Nov 2012)
  • Protect citizenry from terrorists while respecting rights. (Nov 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Phil Gingrey on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Derrick Grayson on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Derrick Grayson on other issues.
  • Stop borrowing money to fight unjust, undeclared wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Give veterans priority for treatment and services. (Oct 2015)
  • 900 military bases in 150 countries is an empire. (Apr 2015)
  • Make VA services easier for veterans. (Apr 2015)
  • Reform VA care for veterans to reduce suicides and shootings. (Apr 2014)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Karen Handel on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shane Hazel on Homeland Security
Libertarian Senate nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
Johnny Isakson on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Take the fight to the terrorists. (Oct 2004)
  • Ensure that military personnel have needed resources. (Aug 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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 YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jack Kingston on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Matt Lieberman on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for Matt Lieberman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kelly Loeffler on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kelly Loeffler on other issues.
  • Voted for Defense bill renaming bases honoring Confederates. (Oct 2020)
  • We must fully support America's true heroes. (Jun 2020)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Jon Ossoff on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • Don't undermine private communications & strong encryption. (Apr 2017)
David Perdue on Homeland Security
Republican challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Perdue on other issues.
  • US must address global security crisis with strong defense. (Apr 2015)
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Price on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Valencia Stovall on Homeland Security
Independent challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Valencia Stovall on other issues.
  • Don't expand the military. (Oct 2020)
  • Increase defense spending with accountability. (Oct 2020)
  • Peace de-emphasized military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Amanda Swafford on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Amanda Swafford on other issues.
  • Oppose private prison industry and domestic wiretapping. (Oct 2014)
  • Opposes expanding the armed forces. (Oct 2014)
  • Superior nuclear arsenal is not necessary. (Sep 2014)
Ed Tarver on Homeland Security
Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Tarver on other issues.
Ted Terry on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Ted Terry on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Teresa Tomlinson on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Teresa Tomlinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Raphael Warnock on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Raphael Warnock on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Rick Allen on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rick Allen on other issues.
  • Do everything to keep greatest military in world history. (Nov 2014)
  • Maintain a larger nuclear arsenal than our adversaries. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
John Barrow on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow on other issues.
  • Pursue and root out terrorists and their supporters. (Nov 2004)
  • Supports increased federal funding for community safety. (Nov 2004)
  • Giving food stamps to our troops is scandalous. (Nov 2004)
  • End the Disabled Veterans Tax and preserve VA benefits. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Sanford Bishop on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-2): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Sanford Bishop on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Buddy Carter on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Buddy Carter on other issues.
  • Stand up for our military bases. (Sep 2014)
  • No NSA surveillance of law-abiding Americans. (Sep 2014)
  • Primary federal role is strong military. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Doug Collins on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Ensure America never bows down to her enemies. (Nov 2012)
  • Protect citizenry from terrorists while respecting rights. (Nov 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Drew Ferguson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Drew Ferguson on other issues.
  • Released Gitmo detainees behind various attacks against US. (Nov 2016)
  • Imperative for our military to be at full troop strength. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Tom Graves on Homeland Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Graves on other issues.
  • Fight and win the War on Terror. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
Jody Hice on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jody Hice on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • We must remain strong in the interest of peace & justice. (May 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Hank Johnson on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Hank Johnson on other issues.
  • Disallow warrantless searches. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Lewis on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-5): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for John Lewis on other issues.
  • 1964: Warned Malcolm X of assassination. (Mar 2010)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Barry Loudermilk on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barry Loudermilk on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Lucy McBath on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Lucy McBath on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Ossoff on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • Don't undermine private communications & strong encryption. (Apr 2017)
Tom Price on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Austin Scott on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Austin Scott on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
David Scott on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-13): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for David Scott on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Lynn Westmoreland on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-8): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Westmoreland on other issues.
  • Strengthen the security around waterways, borders, airports. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Rob Woodall on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rob Woodall on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Sonny Perdue on Homeland Security
Republican GA Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sonny Perdue on other issues.
  • Food security is a key component of national security. (Dec 2018)
  • US military has kept America free for over 200 years. (Nov 2004)
Tom Price on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Allen Buckley on Homeland Security
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Allen Buckley on other issues.
  • We don't need 800+ foreign bases; rest of world only has 60. (Nov 2020)
  • Reduce excessive foreign military bases. (Feb 2016)
  • Keep US military strong, but solely for defense. (May 2008)
  • Bush has overreached in expanding executive power. (May 2008)
  • Spend as much as is necessary to get military job done. (Jun 2004)
  • Strive for best military in world. (Jun 2004)
  • Spend no more and no less than necessary on military. (Jun 2004)
  • Fight terrorism primarily through espionage. (Jun 2004)
  • Fight terrorism via espionage. (May 2004)
  • Peace through strength, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Bob Barr on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (District 11): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bob Barr on other issues.
  • Bush deceived Congress about use of Patriot Act. (Oct 2008)
  • Supports both pre-emptive and responsive war. (Oct 2008)
  • Restore habeas corpus and protect citizens from government. (Apr 2008)
  • Restore military to defense; commit to non-intervention. (Apr 2008)
  • Real ID Act is Big Government at its worst. (Jan 2008)
  • Real ID Act is Big Government at its worst. (Jan 2008)
  • Should have impeached Clinton for national security failings. (Jul 2004)
  • Loud Congressional critic of government’s abuses of power. (Dec 2003)
  • Regrets voting for the USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2003)
  • Matrix system and TIA are privacy-invasive programs. (Dec 2003)
  • Military tribunals ok, if monitored & defined. (Dec 2003)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Sponsored bill allowing assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Phil Gingrey on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jack Kingston on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Roy Barnes on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roy Barnes on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Max Burns on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Max Burns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Max Cleland on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Max Cleland on other issues.
  • OpEd: Lost because more liberal than constituency. (Mar 2010)
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO 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 NO 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)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
Mac Collins on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mac Collins on Homeland Security
Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Paul Coverdell on Homeland Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Paul Coverdell on other issues.
  • 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 NO 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)
Newt Gingrich on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • Threat of militant Islam is comparable to pre-WWII Nazis. (Jan 2015)
  • Snowden should be tried as a felon for releasing secrets. (Jan 2014)
  • Train women for combat, even if not formally in combat. (Jan 2013)
  • All of us will be in danger for the rest of our lives. (Nov 2011)
  • Every tool possible against terrorists, incluing PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2011)
  • It's nonsense to disarm America to balance the budget. (Oct 2011)
  • Real danger of Iran getting nukes from Pakistan. (Sep 2011)
  • We have enemies that want disasters on an enormous scale. (Sep 2011)
  • Defense as percentage of GDP is lowest since WWII. (Jul 2011)
  • Gitmo lawyers threaten to identify our CIA officers. (May 2010)
  • Enemy combatants not entitled to Miranda rights. (May 2010)
  • Post-9/11, it's terrorism vs. civilization. (Sep 2009)
  • Be prepared in a very militant and aggressive way. (Feb 2009)
  • Gingrich-plus-up: $1B increase in 1990s Pentagon funding. (Dec 2007)
  • Contain nuclear threats:China, Russia, Pakistan, North Korea. (Sep 2007)
  • 1980s: Supported squadron of 132 B-2 stealth bombers. (May 2007)
  • Military tribunals to lock people up the way Lincoln did. (May 2007)
  • Defend America & allies with information policies. (Dec 2006)
  • Defeat al Qaeda; contain N.Korea, Russia, China, & Pakistan. (Oct 2005)
  • System that can smuggle slaves can also smuggle terrorists. (Oct 2005)
  • Biological threat bigger than nuclear threat. (Sep 2003)
  • Downsize the Pentagon to a triangle; decentralize decisions. (Jul 1996)
  • Peace through strength, to lead the world. (Jul 1996)
  • Wishes he volunteered for Vietnam; exempt due to young kids. (Jun 1995)
  • Women not suitable for combat due to infections. (Jun 1995)
  • Co-founded Military Reform Caucus as "cheap hawk solution". (Jun 1995)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Denise Majette on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Deficits make it hard to fund the war on terrorism. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Denise Majette on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Deficits make it hard to fund the war on terrorism. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Zell Miller on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Zell Miller on other issues.
  • Soldiers make freedom of the press, not reporters. (Sep 2004)
  • Kerry voted against weapons needed for War on Terror. (Sep 2004)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sam Nunn on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sam Nunn on other issues.
  • Nunn-Lugar: funded Russia to destroy 6,670 nuclear warheads. (Nov 2006)
  • 1970s: Trained terrorists could gain control of our nukes. (Nov 2006)
  • 1992: Honor military culture; no gays in military. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Mary Squires on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator: Click here for Mary Squires on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dale Cardwell on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Dale Cardwell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Saxby Chambliss on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • More military pay; more training; more new weapons. (Nov 1998)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
  • CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
  • Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
  • 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 educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Saxby Chambliss on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • More military pay; more training; more new weapons. (Nov 1998)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
  • CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
  • Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
  • 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 educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Nathan Deal on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Johnny Isakson on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Take the fight to the terrorists. (Oct 2004)
  • Ensure that military personnel have needed resources. (Aug 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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 YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Vernon Jones on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Military tribunals ok; domestic spying not ok. (Jul 2008)
  • Supports missile shield & pre-emptive military strikes. (Jul 2008)
  • Find the terrorists no matter where they are. (Jun 2008)
Mike Keown on Homeland Security
Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2): Click here for Mike Keown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rand Knight on Homeland Security
Democrat Challenger: Click here for Rand Knight on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Josh Lanier on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Lanier on other issues.
  • Close Guantanamo; oppose torture. (May 2008)
John Linder on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (GA-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Linder on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jim Marshall on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (GA-3): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jim Marshall on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Jim Martin on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Martin on other issues.
  • Real & direct threat must exist before considering war. (Sep 2008)
  • Establish a UN Emergency Peace Service. (Sep 2008)
  • No new nuclear weapons; no new nuclear explosions. (Sep 2008)
  • End torture practices which oppose Geneva Convention. (Sep 2008)
  • Sustainable military presence in the Middle East. (Jul 2008)
Cynthia McKinney on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia McKinney on other issues.
  • End the rollback of our civil liberties. (Mar 2008)
  • Questions Bush administration involvement in 9/11. (Mar 2008)
  • PhD thesis: role of assassination as a state political tool. (Mar 2008)
  • Pentagon lost $2.3T; let’s cut their funding. (Feb 2008)
  • Maintain habeas corpus; oppose Patriot Act. (Feb 2008)
  • Bring home all troops stationed abroad. (Jan 2008)
  • we have not had truth about September 11. (Jan 2008)
  • Don’t give up liberty in exchange for security. (Jan 2008)
  • Criticized excessive secrecy in 9/11 investigation. (Dec 2007)
  • Speak out against Pentagon waste, fraud, and abuse. (Dec 2007)
  • Allow concurrent veterans’ disability & retired pay. (Dec 2007)
  • Suspend use of depleted uranium munitions. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Charlie Norwood on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Norwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Michelle Nunn on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Nunn on other issues.
  • One-stop shop for veterans, like Hiring Our Heroes. (Nov 2013)
  • Private-public partnership for national service. (Jul 2013)
Mike Thurmond on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mike Thurmond on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carolyn Bourdeaux on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carolyn Bourdeaux on other issues.
Paul Broun on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Andrew Clyde on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Clyde on other issues.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Homeland Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for Marjorie Taylor Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Gurtler on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for Matt Gurtler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kwanza Hall on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Kwanza Hall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen Handel on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Latham Saddler on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Latham Saddler on other issues.
  • Georgia senators are usually experts on national security. (Apr 2021)
Renee Unterman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for Renee Unterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nikema Williams on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Nikema Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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