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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Pete Buttigieg on Homeland Security
Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Pete Buttigieg on other issues.
  • Immigrants who enlisted deserve sure path to citizenship. (Mar 2021)
  • Re-prioritize runaway growth in military spending. (Nov 2019)
  • Special ops more useful than land troops in some cases. (Nov 2019)
  • Military budget should be defined by 21st century realities. (Nov 2019)
  • Put an end to endless war; require 3-year sunset for wars. (Sep 2019)
  • Bring troops home from Afghanistan except for Special Ops. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Suffered post-deployment depression, but not PTSD. (Jun 2019)
  • Must not allow foreign powers to interfere in elections. (Jun 2019)
  • Prioritize cyber-threats & extremism, not more submarines. (Jun 2019)
  • Security establishment should reflect nation's diversity. (Jun 2019)
  • More years of executive & military experience than most. (May 2019)
  • Be serious about security like Israel, but live freely. (Apr 2019)
  • 9/11 brought post-Cold War era to new generation of war. (Feb 2019)
  • Knee-jerk PATRIOT Act undercut American freedoms. (Feb 2019)
  • Signed up for military in 2008, during Iraq troop surge. (Feb 2019)
  • 1950s norm was college then military; he followed suit. (Feb 2019)
  • Recognize Vietnam Veterans Day, as late honor. (Feb 2019)
Daniel Coats on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • 1980s & 1990s: strengthen our national defense and security. (Dec 2018)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Eric Holcomb on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Peace through strength, not peace through hope. (Jul 2015)
Eddie Melton on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eddie Melton on other issues.
  • Ensure access to veterans' resources and benefits. (Nov 2016)
Woody Myers on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Woody Myers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Evan Bayh on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Evan Bayh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES 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 YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 YES 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 adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Rated 30% 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Brian Bosma on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Brian Bosma on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Braun on Homeland Security
Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Braun on other issues.
  • We need increased military to protect our interests abroad. (May 2018)
  • North Korea & Russian dangers require strong US military. (Feb 2018)
Joe Donnelly on Homeland Security
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Focus on fiscal discipline and strong national security. (Jul 2011)
  • Develop America’s defense and intelligence for 21st century. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Eric Holcomb on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Peace through strength, not peace through hope. (Jul 2015)
Mark Hurt on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Hurt on other issues.
  • Increase high tech weapons. (Oct 2017)
  • Could support transgender military ban. (Sep 2017)
  • Strategic increased spending on military weapons systems. (Mar 2017)
  • Work with countries like Russia & comprehensively fight ISIS. (Mar 2017)
Luke Messer on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Make sure our military has all of the tools it needs. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
Todd Rokita on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.
  • World is a dangerous place; America needs strong defense. (Mar 2018)
  • Project American power around the world to deter aggression. (Oct 2017)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Andrew Straw on Homeland Security
Disability party candidate for Vermont House: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Straw on other issues.
  • Minimum income and benefits for those who served in military. (Apr 2019)
  • We spend too much on the military now. (Feb 2018)
Marlin Stutzman on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Use our strength against despotism, tyrants, & radical Islam. (Nov 2010)
  • Focus on defeating enemies instead of enemies' legal rights. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Todd Young on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • Invest in military to keep it strong. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)

House:

Jim Baird on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Baird on other issues.
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • Helped create Indiana Military Veteran Legislative Day. (Jan 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Jim Banks on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Banks on other issues.
  • Rebuild American greatness; make our military mighty again. (Nov 2016)
Larry Bucshon on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Larry Bucshon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Andre Carson on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Andre Carson 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Trey Hollingsworth on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for Trey Hollingsworth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Luke Messer on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Make sure our military has all of the tools it needs. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
Greg Pence on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for Greg Pence on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Todd Rokita on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita on other issues.
  • World is a dangerous place; America needs strong defense. (Mar 2018)
  • Project American power around the world to deter aggression. (Oct 2017)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Peter Visclosky on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (IN-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Peter Visclosky 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 NO 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 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 YES 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 YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Jackie Walorski on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Walorski on other issues.
  • Ensure our military has resources to fulfill missions. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • 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. (Apr 2015)
Todd Young on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • Invest in military to keep it strong. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mitch Daniels on Homeland Security
Republican IN Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mitch Daniels on other issues.
  • WMD and National Debt, the two greatest dangers to America. (Sep 2011)
  • Defense spending must be reviewed for budget cuts. (Sep 2011)
  • Rampant waste in defense spending. (Sep 2011)
  • Limit defense missions to the vital interests of our country. (Sep 2011)
  • No free pass for national defense in budget cuts. (Feb 2011)
John Gregg on Homeland Security
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Gregg on other issues.
  • Increase federal vet benefits by 10%, plus state services. (Aug 2016)
Mike Pence on Homeland Security
Republican Vice President: Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Homosexuals in the ranks weakens unit cohesion. (Sep 2020)
  • Fact Check: Takes credit for Veterans Choice passed in 2014. (Aug 2020)
  • We've made the strongest military in history of the world. (Feb 2020)
  • Voted to keep ban on openly gay members of the military. (Apr 2019)
  • Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
  • Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
  • Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
  • Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
  • We see promise after promise to our veterans forgotten. (Jul 2016)
  • Led a ceremony with a dedication of a POW/MIA Chair of Honor. (May 2016)
  • Supported expanding benefits and opportunities for veterans. (Mar 2016)
  • The time has come to dramatically increase defense spending. (Feb 2015)
  • Grow NATO stronger; Poland & Czech missile shield. (Apr 2014)
  • Use military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Nov 2008)
  • Gratitude to Emirates for their support of our War on Terror. (Mar 2006)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Daniel Coats on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • 1980s & 1990s: strengthen our national defense and security. (Dec 2018)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Baron Hill on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.
  • Strong military important post-9-11. (Nov 2006)
  • Fight terrorism but do not sacrifice our personal freedoms. (Nov 2006)
  • 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 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
Susan Brooks on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Brooks on other issues.
  • No clearer federal role than common defense. (Nov 2012)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Marlin Stutzman on Homeland Security
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Use our strength against despotism, tyrants, & radical Islam. (Nov 2010)
  • Focus on defeating enemies instead of enemies' legal rights. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Joseph Kernan on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Joseph Kernan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank O'Bannon on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank O'Bannon on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Julia Carson on Homeland Security
Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Julia Carson on other issues.
  • 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 NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (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 YES 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)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Lee Hamilton on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Lee Hamilton on other issues.
  • Focus on potential terrorist sanctuaries like Saudi Arabia. (Jul 2004)
  • US majority support among Muslims on 9-11 collapsed by 2003. (Jul 2004)
  • Must defeat ideology of terrorism, not Muslim people. (Jul 2004)
  • Support "Cooperative Threat Reduction" on Soviet nukes. (Jul 2004)
  • Continue targeting terrorist financing; add terrorist travel. (Jul 2004)
  • Screen for individual terrorists at borders, no profiling. (Jul 2004)
  • Guidelines, supervision, & oversight of new security powers. (Jul 2004)
  • Fund better communications between emergency responders. (Jul 2004)
  • Improve human intel with racial and linguistic diversity. (Jul 2004)
  • Several missed opportunities to disrupt 9/11 hijackers. (Jul 2004)
  • Most important failure on 9/11 was one of imagination. (Jul 2004)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Baron Hill on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 9): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill on other issues.
  • Strong military important post-9-11. (Nov 2006)
  • Fight terrorism but do not sacrifice our personal freedoms. (Nov 2006)
  • 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 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
John Hostettler on Homeland Security
2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • 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 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
John Myers on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Myers on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mike Pence on Homeland Security
Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Homosexuals in the ranks weakens unit cohesion. (Sep 2020)
  • Fact Check: Takes credit for Veterans Choice passed in 2014. (Aug 2020)
  • We've made the strongest military in history of the world. (Feb 2020)
  • Voted to keep ban on openly gay members of the military. (Apr 2019)
  • Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
  • Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
  • Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
  • Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
  • We see promise after promise to our veterans forgotten. (Jul 2016)
  • Led a ceremony with a dedication of a POW/MIA Chair of Honor. (May 2016)
  • Supported expanding benefits and opportunities for veterans. (Mar 2016)
  • The time has come to dramatically increase defense spending. (Feb 2015)
  • Grow NATO stronger; Poland & Czech missile shield. (Apr 2014)
  • Use military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Nov 2008)
  • Gratitude to Emirates for their support of our War on Terror. (Mar 2006)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Marvin Scott on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marvin Scott on other issues.
  • US must be ready if terrorist attack again. (May 2004)
Richard Behney on Homeland Security
2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Behney on other issues.
  • The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Apr 2010)
  • Expand the armed forces. (Apr 2010)
Dan Burton on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (IN-5): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dan Burton 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)
  • 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Steve Buyer on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (IN-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Steve Buyer 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Chris Chocola on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Chris Chocola 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 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)
Joe Donnelly on Homeland Security
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Focus on fiscal discipline and strong national security. (Jul 2011)
  • Develop America’s defense and intelligence for 21st century. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Brad Ellsworth on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Brad Ellsworth on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
John Hostettler on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • 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 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Andrew Jacobs on Homeland Security
Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Jacobs on other issues.
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Brian Kerns on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for Brian Kerns on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David McIntosh on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David McIntosh on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Steve Osborn on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Steve Osborn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Pease on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pease on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Tim Roemer on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Tim Roemer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Focus on potential terrorist sanctuaries like Saudi Arabia. (Jul 2004)
  • US majority support among Muslims on 9-11 collapsed by 2003. (Jul 2004)
  • Must defeat ideology of terrorism, not Muslim people. (Jul 2004)
  • Support "Cooperative Threat Reduction" on Soviet nukes. (Jul 2004)
  • Continue targeting terrorist financing; add terrorist travel. (Jul 2004)
  • Screen for individual terrorists at borders, no profiling. (Jul 2004)
  • Guidelines, supervision, & oversight of new security powers. (Jul 2004)
  • Fund better communications between emergency responders. (Jul 2004)
  • Improve human intel with racial and linguistic diversity. (Jul 2004)
  • Several missed opportunities to disrupt 9/11 hijackers. (Jul 2004)
  • Most important failure on 9/11 was one of imagination. (Jul 2004)
Mike Sodrel on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Sodrel 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)
Mark Souder on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (IN-3): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mark Souder 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 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)
  • 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 NO 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 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)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Lugar on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (IN): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Richard Lugar on other issues.
  • So-authored nuclear nonproliferation program 20 years ago. (Apr 2012)
  • 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 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 NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES 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 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)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Valerie McCray on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Valerie McCray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Mourdock on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Mourdock on other issues.
  • Reauthorize the Patriot Act. (Sep 2011)
  • Maintain our current level of military readiness. (Sep 2011)
  • Don't compromises US sovereignty by reducing nukes. (Jul 2011)
Frank Mrvan on Homeland Security
Democratic (District 1): Click here for Frank Mrvan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Victoria Spartz on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Victoria Spartz on other issues.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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