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Pat McCrory on Homeland Security

Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat McCrory on other issues.

Establish state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. (Feb 2015)
For our heroes, retain troop bases & defense manufacturing. (Feb 2013)

Senate:

NC 2016: 2016 NC Governor's race

Kay Hagan on Homeland Security

Democratic Jr Senator; previously member of State Senate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kay Hagan on other issues.

Support better pay for our brave service members. (May 2008)
Increase funding for veterans� health care and benefits. (May 2008)
More funding to respond to emergencies and natural disaster. (May 2008)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)

Thom Tillis on Homeland Security

Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thom Tillis on other issues.

Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)

House:

Alma Adams on Homeland Security

Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for Alma Adams on other issues.

No stance on record.

G.K. Butterfield on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for G.K. Butterfield 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)
Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)

Renee Ellmers on Homeland Security

Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Renee Ellmers on other issues.

Disallow "Victory Mosque" two blocks from Ground Zero. (Apr 2012)
Keep Gitmo open; try terrorists in military courts. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)

Virginia Foxx on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Virginia Foxx 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)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

Richard Hudson on Homeland Security

Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hudson on other issues.

Defeat Islamic extremists who would destroy our way of life. (Nov 2012)
Ensure that every veteran is treated with dignity & respect. (Nov 2012)
I do not support Obama's proposal to cut $1T from Defense. (Oct 2012)
Supports banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
Supports targeting suspected terrorists. (Sep 2012)
Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)

Walter Beaman Jones on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-3): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Walter Beaman Jones 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 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 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 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)
End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Larry Kissell on Homeland Security

Democrat (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Kissell on other issues.

Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)

Patrick McHenry on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Patrick McHenry on other issues.

Sponsored legislation to increase first responders funding. (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)

Mark Meadows on Homeland Security

Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Meadows on other issues.

Never support harmful cuts to military spending. (Nov 2012)
Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)

Robert Pittenger on Homeland Security

Republican (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Pittenger on other issues.

Don't cut defense to fund welfare state. (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)

David Eugene Price on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-4): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for David Eugene Price 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 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)
End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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)
Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)

David Rouzer on Homeland Security

Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Rouzer on other issues.

Government needs to cut spending--but not for veterans. (Oct 2014)
Supports targeting terrorists. (Sep 2014)
Supports targeting terrorists. (Sep 2014)

Mark Walker on Homeland Security

Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Walker on other issues.

We need the strongest, most capable military in the world. (Oct 2014)
Maintain a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)

Mel Watt on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt 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 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 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)
End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Roy Cooper on Homeland Security

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Roy Cooper on other issues.

Pause Syrians for most effective screening process possible. (Nov 2015)

Elizabeth Dole on Homeland Security

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

Post-cold-war weapons buildup. (Sep 1999)
Abandon ABM treaty & Test Ban treaty. (Sep 1999)
More pay, more training for military personnel. (Aug 1999)
Pentagon has been reduced to a triangle: build it back. (Jul 1999)
Re-build military for greater readiness. (Apr 1999)
Build and deploy an SDI missile defense. (Apr 1999)
Increased spending needed to keep the peace. (Apr 1999)
Restore shortfalls in Armed Forces personnel. (Apr 1999)
Need SDI against rogue nations and terrorists. (Mar 1999)
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 YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)

Mike Easley on Homeland Security

Democratic NC Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Easley on other issues.

Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Bev Perdue on Homeland Security

North Carolina Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bev Perdue on other issues.

N.C. is most military-friendly state in America. (Feb 2011)
Keep the federal government from closing our military bases. (Nov 2008)

Ken Spaulding on Homeland Security

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Spaulding on other issues.

18-to-24 months for Syrian refugees is plenty of vetting. (Nov 2015)
Free tuition at community colleges for veterans. (Jun 2015)

John Howard Coble on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-6): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for John Howard Coble 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 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)
End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Mike McIntyre on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-7): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mike McIntyre 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 YES 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)

Brad Miller on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-13): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Brad Miller 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 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 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)

Sue Myrick on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-9): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Sue Myrick 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 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)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)

Heath Shuler on Homeland Security

Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Heath Shuler 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 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)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)

James Hunt on Homeland Security

Former Democrat Governor (1993-2000): Click here for James Hunt on other issues.

No stance on record.

Frank Ballance on Homeland Security

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues.

Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)

Erskine Bowles on Homeland Security

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues.

Support the 9/11 Commission. (Sep 2004)
Expand military facilities and related businesses. (Jul 2004)
Bring more defense contracts and defense-related businesses. (Jul 2004)
Cover civilian jobs and active duty service pay differences. (Jul 2004)
Fix the administrative payroll problems. (Jul 2004)
Double the Child Tax Credit for activated guardsmen. (Jul 2004)
Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004)
Assess options for early retirement for reservists. (Jul 2004)
Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004)

Eva Clayton on Homeland Security

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eva Clayton on other issues.

Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
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)

John Edwards on Homeland Security

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 49 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues.

Appropriate to talk to Musharraf after Bhutto assassination. (Jan 2008)
Provide medical care and job training for veterans. (Jan 2008)
Colleges must allow military recruiters for ROTC on campus. (Jan 2008)
End Bush�s illegal spying on American citizens. (Dec 2007)
Bush created a national embarrassment at Guantanamo. (Dec 2007)
Torture does not work & undermines our moral authority. (Dec 2007)
I think we need a president who asks Americans to sacrifice. (Dec 2007)
Don�t-ask-don�t-tell is discriminatory & bad for military. (Aug 2007)
Close Guantanamo; end torture; comply with Geneva. (Jun 2007)
President is not above law; no spying on Americans. (Jun 2007)
Require deployed troops to be fully trained and equipped. (Apr 2007)
End $250 registration fee for veterans getting healthcare. (Mar 2007)
Iraq/Afghan soldiers shouldn�t beg or pay for benefits. (Jun 2005)
Cannot sacrifice rights & freedoms that define America. (Nov 2004)
Attention to bin Laden was diverted because of Iraq. (Oct 2004)
Important things haven�t been done to make America safe. (Oct 2004)
Bush opposed a 9/11 commission and a Homeland Security Dept. (Oct 2004)
We weren�t attacked by Saddam Hussein. (Oct 2004)
Cast a global net for terrorists. (Aug 2004)
Improve intelligence capabilities to counter terrorism. (Aug 2004)
Cut off terrorists funds. (Aug 2004)
Prevent Afghanistan & others from becoming terrorist havens. (Aug 2004)
Individual Ready Reserve call-up is used as a backdoor draft. (Aug 2004)
Expand active duty and Army�s forces to security peace. (Aug 2004)
Offer a military modernization plan for the troops. (Aug 2004)
Ensure Americans in uniform receive benefits they deserve. (Aug 2004)
Make better use of the National Guard. (Aug 2004)
Keep our promises to American veterans. (Aug 2004)
We must and we will treat our veterans better. (Jul 2004)
Protect our country without sacrificing rights and freedoms. (Mar 2004)
Americans are safer at home when we are respected abroad. (Aug 2003)
Nuclear Proliferation
Lead a long-term effort to rid the world of nuclear weapons. (Nov 2007)
No hypothetical nuke talk in Pakistan; eliminate all nukes. (Aug 2007)
Concerned about Iran, but alternatives over military strike. (Feb 2007)
Ad-hoc proliferation policy does not work over the long-term. (Jan 2006)
Serious threats about terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons. (Jan 2006)
No connection between the attacks of 9/11 and Saddam Hussein. (Oct 2004)
Secure Russian loose nukes from getting to rogue nations. (Jul 2004)
Voting Record
Supports a new homeland intelligence agency, with safeguards. (Aug 2003)
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)
Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
Rated 40% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (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)

Lauch Faircloth on Homeland Security

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues.

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)

David Funderburk on Homeland Security

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Funderburk on other issues.

No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Fred Heineman on Homeland Security

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Heineman on other issues.

No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Jesse Helms on Homeland Security

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms on other issues.

US can intervene against dictators, regardless of UN. (Jan 2000)
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)

Cass Ballenger on Homeland Security

Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues.

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)

Richard Burr on Homeland Security

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

OpEd: Quashed release of report about CIA torture. (May 2015)
Support the 9/11 Commission but it was too slow. (Sep 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 NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
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)
Rated 11% 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. (Mar 2013)
No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
Sponsored bill maintaining military spouse voting residency. (Feb 2009)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Cal Cunningham on Homeland Security

2010 Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cal Cunningham on other issues.

Focus on soft power: moral, economic, diplomatic & cultural. (Mar 2010)

Elizabeth Dole on Homeland Security

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

Post-cold-war weapons buildup. (Sep 1999)
Abandon ABM treaty & Test Ban treaty. (Sep 1999)
More pay, more training for military personnel. (Aug 1999)
Pentagon has been reduced to a triangle: build it back. (Jul 1999)
Re-build military for greater readiness. (Apr 1999)
Build and deploy an SDI missile defense. (Apr 1999)
Increased spending needed to keep the peace. (Apr 1999)
Restore shortfalls in Armed Forces personnel. (Apr 1999)
Need SDI against rogue nations and terrorists. (Mar 1999)
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 YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)

Bob Etheridge on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-2): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bob Etheridge 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)
Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
Voted 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)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)

Robin Hayes on Homeland Security

Republican Representative (NC-8): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Robin Hayes 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 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)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)

Bill Hefner on Homeland Security

Democrat (District 8): Click here for Bill Hefner on other issues.

No stance on record.

Elaine Marshall on Homeland Security

2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Elaine Marshall on other issues.

Focus on Pakistan and Al Qaeda, not Afghanistan. (Jul 2010)
Repeal outdated "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. (Jul 2010)
Now is not the time to commit 30,000 to Afghanistan. (Jul 2010)

Jim Neal on Homeland Security

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Neal on other issues.

No stance on record.

Charles Taylor on Homeland Security

Republican (District 11): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor 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 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)

Ted Budd on Homeland Security

Republican (District 13): Click here for Ted Budd on other issues.

No stance on record.

Richard Burr on Homeland Security

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

OpEd: Quashed release of report about CIA torture. (May 2015)
Support the 9/11 Commission but it was too slow. (Sep 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 NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
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)
Rated 11% 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. (Mar 2013)
No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
Sponsored bill maintaining military spouse voting residency. (Feb 2009)
No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Sean Haugh on Homeland Security

Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sean Haugh on other issues.

Opposes expanding the military. (Jul 2014)
Repeal the abomination of the Patriot Act. (Apr 2014)
Stop drone warfare. (Apr 2014)

George Holding on Homeland Security

Republican (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Holding on other issues.

No reasonable man can argue against a strong military. (Nov 2012)
Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)

Chris Rey on Homeland Security

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Rey on other issues.

Organized bipartisan "Save the 440th Airlift Wing" coalition. (Sep 2015)
Improve support for military veterans. (Sep 2015)

Deborah Ross on Homeland Security

Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Deborah Ross on other issues.

Maintain a strong military & care for veterans. (Aug 2016)

Paul Wright on Homeland Security

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wright on other issues.

Trillions wasted on war after war. (Nov 2015)
End illegal spying on American citizens. (Nov 2015)

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