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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Richard Cordray on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Cordray on other issues.
  • Honor veterans with respect as well as jobs. (Nov 2015)
Marcia Fudge on Homeland Security
HUD Secretary: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Fudge on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Jon Husted on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for Jon Husted on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dennis Kucinich on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-10): Click here for 43 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Kucinich on other issues.
  • National service yes; military draft no. (Dec 2007)
  • Heart murmur made him ineligible for Marines. (Nov 2007)
  • Strength through peace. (Sep 2007)
  • Cut military spending by 25%; fund diplomacy instead. (Jun 2007)
  • Believe in international law, not assassination politics. (Jun 2007)
  • Global war on terror is pretext for aggressive war. (Apr 2007)
  • Treaties on nuclear, bio & chem non-proliferation. (Apr 2007)
  • Opposes the use of war as an instrument of policy. (Jan 2007)
  • Repeal the Patriot Act. (Nov 2006)
  • Bush doctrine of preemption and unilateralism is wrong. (Jan 2004)
  • Weapons in outer space and missile shields are DOD waste. (Jan 2004)
  • Create domestic Dept. of Peace & make all war obsolete. (Oct 2003)
  • $550B defense budget implies more taxes. (Sep 2003)
  • Cut defense budget by 15%, even if unpopular. (Sep 2003)
  • End the ban on gays in military. (Aug 2003)
  • Terminating ABM treaty was unconstitutional. (Aug 2003)
  • Violence and war are not inevitable. (Aug 2003)
  • Confront the bloat and waste in Pentagon budget. (Aug 2003)
  • Hometown Security: social spending instead of military. (Aug 2003)
  • Abide by Non-Proliferation, ABM, and Test Ban Treaties. (Aug 2003)
  • Bush’s foreign policy of preemption is destabilizing. (May 2003)
  • Abandon plans for a missile shield. (Mar 2002)

    Voting Record
  • We did not authorize a permanent war economy. (Feb 2002)
  • 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 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 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Take US nuclear missiles off high alert. (Aug 2001)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Connie Pillich on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Connie Pillich on other issues.
  • Advocate for veterans, financially and community. (May 2017)
Jim Renacci on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor (switched to Senate race): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.
  • Ensure Armed Forces have resources they need; end sequester. (May 2017)
  • Keep Guantanamo Bay open to avoid civilian courts. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Tim Ryan on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Tim Ryan on other issues.
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Give our troops everything they need, including after return. (Sep 2018)
  • 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 NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Joe Schiavoni on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Schiavoni on other issues.
  • Against military transgender ban. (Jul 2017)
Betty Sutton on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Betty Sutton 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Mary Taylor on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Mary Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nan Whaley on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor: Click here for Nan Whaley on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Sherrod Brown on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.
  • Screen returning veterans for PTSD, and offer entitlements. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted every time in favor of final intelligence budgets. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO 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 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 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 YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Mike Gibbons on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Ohio U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Gibbons on other issues.
  • Expand the military. (Apr 2018)
  • Must have the best weapons. (Oct 2017)
Jim Renacci on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger for OH Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.
  • Ensure Armed Forces have resources they need; end sequester. (May 2017)
  • Keep Guantanamo Bay open to avoid civilian courts. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
P.G. Sittenfeld on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for P.G. Sittenfeld on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ted Strickland on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.
  • 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 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 YES 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)

House:

Troy Balderson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Troy Balderson on other issues.
  • Veterans owed care, support and services on their return. (Oct 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Joyce Beatty on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joyce Beatty on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
John Boccieri on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Boccieri on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Boehner on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-8): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Boehner 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Sherrod Brown on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Sherrod Brown on other issues.
  • Screen returning veterans for PTSD, and offer entitlements. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted every time in favor of final intelligence budgets. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO 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 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 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 YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Steve Chabot on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-1): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steve Chabot 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 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • 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)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Warren Davidson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Warren Davidson on other issues.
  • Equip our military for victory, and fix the VA. (Oct 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Marcia Fudge on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Fudge on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Bob Gibbs on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Gibbs on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
Anthony Gonzalez on Homeland Security
Republican (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anthony Gonzalez on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Bill Johnson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Johnson on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Jim Jordan on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Jordan 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)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Dave Joyce on Homeland Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Joyce on other issues.
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Marcy Kaptur on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-9): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Marcy Kaptur 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 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • 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)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Bob Latta on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bob Latta 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)
  • 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Rob Portman on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.
  • Let the military decide on don't-ask-don't-tell. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jim Renacci on Homeland Security
Republican (District 16): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Renacci on other issues.
  • Ensure Armed Forces have resources they need; end sequester. (May 2017)
  • Keep Guantanamo Bay open to avoid civilian courts. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Tim Ryan on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Tim Ryan on other issues.
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Give our troops everything they need, including after return. (Sep 2018)
  • 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 NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Steve Stivers on Homeland Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stivers on other issues.
  • We must destroy terrorist groups who hate our way of life. (Sep 2011)
  • Strong national defense; give troops all the tools necessary. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Pat Tiberi on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-12): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Pat Tiberi 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 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Mike Turner on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Turner 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 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)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Brad Wenstrup on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brad Wenstrup on other issues.
  • Still too many havens for terrorists: more Special Forces. (Nov 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike DeWine on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike DeWine on other issues.
  • Brown voted 10 times to cut intelligence spending. (Oct 2006)
  • I don’t have confidence in Rumsfeld. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
  • 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)
John Kasich on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Kasich on other issues.
  • Prioritize nuclear agreements like START and INF. (Jun 2018)
  • Improve veteran healthcare with more options & fewer delays. (Dec 2017)
  • Easier licensing for veterans; and more job services. (Dec 2017)
  • Focused on excess spending on Armed Services Committee. (Apr 2017)
  • 1980s: B-2 didn't make financial sense nor strategic sense. (Apr 2017)
  • Cutting Pentagon budget doesn't weaken defense. (Apr 2017)
  • $100B more to rebuild the military, with Pentagon reforms. (Feb 2016)
  • No more Syrian refugees in Ohio or anywhere in USA. (Nov 2015)
  • Expand voucher program for veterans' healthcare. (Sep 2015)
  • Iran nuke deal makes us stronger; we could restart sanctions. (Sep 2015)
  • Make a coalition to fight ISIS in Syria. (Aug 2015)
  • Run drone program out of Pentagon, not the CIA. (Apr 2015)
  • $1B per plane for B-2 is a colossal misuse of money. (May 2007)
  • Cheap Hawk: Strong on defense; tight with a dollar. (May 2006)
  • Walked out when preacher opined against missiles in Europe. (May 2006)
  • Fire professor who said 9-11 victims brought on attack. (May 2006)
  • Limit federal agencies investigating suspected terrorists. (Nov 1996)
  • Limited military use, only under US command. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Ted Strickland on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.
  • 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 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 YES 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bob Taft on Homeland Security
Republican OH Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Taft on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Frank Cremeans on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Cremeans on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mike DeWine on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senator (lost re-election, 2006): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mike DeWine on other issues.
  • Brown voted 10 times to cut intelligence spending. (Oct 2006)
  • I don’t have confidence in Rumsfeld. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
  • 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)
Eric Fingerhut on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Eric Fingerhut on other issues.
  • More funding for veterans and reservists. (Oct 2004)
  • Ensure that our soldiers and veterans receive benefits. (Jul 2004)
  • Aggressively fight terrorism around the world. (Jul 2004)
  • Form a multi-lateral coalition to fight terrorism. (May 2004)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Paul Gillmor on Homeland Security
Republican (Deceased 2007) (District 5): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gillmor on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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 Glenn on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Glenn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Tony Hall on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2002) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tony Hall on other issues.
  • 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)
Martin Hoke on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Martin Hoke on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Steve Austria on Homeland Security
Republican (Retiring 2012) (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Austria on other issues.
  • Ensure Armed Forces have necessary tools to complete mission. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Jennifer Brunner on Homeland Security
2010 Dem. Senate Challenger; currently Secretary of State: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Brunner on other issues.
  • Comprehensive services for veterans, including mental health. (Dec 2009)
Kevin Coughlin on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senate Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Kevin Coughlin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Deaton on Homeland Security
2010 Constitution Party challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eric Deaton on other issues.
  • More spending on military R&D and hardware. (Aug 2010)
  • The Patriot Act respects civil liberties. (Mar 2010)
  • Neutral on expanding the armed forces. (Mar 2010)
Steven Driehaus on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for Steven Driehaus on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lee Fisher on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Lt. Gov.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lee Fisher on other issues.
  • Let anyone serve who is willing; end don't-ask-don't-tell. (Oct 2010)
  • If you serve your country, your country must serve you. (Dec 2009)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
Paul Hackett on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Hackett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Hobson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-7): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dave Hobson 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 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-11): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Tubbs Jones 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 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 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (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)
John Kasich on Homeland Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Kasich on other issues.
  • Prioritize nuclear agreements like START and INF. (Jun 2018)
  • Improve veteran healthcare with more options & fewer delays. (Dec 2017)
  • Easier licensing for veterans; and more job services. (Dec 2017)
  • Focused on excess spending on Armed Services Committee. (Apr 2017)
  • 1980s: B-2 didn't make financial sense nor strategic sense. (Apr 2017)
  • Cutting Pentagon budget doesn't weaken defense. (Apr 2017)
  • $100B more to rebuild the military, with Pentagon reforms. (Feb 2016)
  • No more Syrian refugees in Ohio or anywhere in USA. (Nov 2015)
  • Expand voucher program for veterans' healthcare. (Sep 2015)
  • Iran nuke deal makes us stronger; we could restart sanctions. (Sep 2015)
  • Make a coalition to fight ISIS in Syria. (Aug 2015)
  • Run drone program out of Pentagon, not the CIA. (Apr 2015)
  • $1B per plane for B-2 is a colossal misuse of money. (May 2007)
  • Cheap Hawk: Strong on defense; tight with a dollar. (May 2006)
  • Walked out when preacher opined against missiles in Europe. (May 2006)
  • Fire professor who said 9-11 victims brought on attack. (May 2006)
  • Limit federal agencies investigating suspected terrorists. (Nov 1996)
  • Limited military use, only under US command. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mary Jo Kilroy on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Jo Kilroy on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Dennis Kucinich on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (OH-10): Click here for 43 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Kucinich on other issues.
  • National service yes; military draft no. (Dec 2007)
  • Heart murmur made him ineligible for Marines. (Nov 2007)
  • Strength through peace. (Sep 2007)
  • Cut military spending by 25%; fund diplomacy instead. (Jun 2007)
  • Believe in international law, not assassination politics. (Jun 2007)
  • Global war on terror is pretext for aggressive war. (Apr 2007)
  • Treaties on nuclear, bio & chem non-proliferation. (Apr 2007)
  • Opposes the use of war as an instrument of policy. (Jan 2007)
  • Repeal the Patriot Act. (Nov 2006)
  • Bush doctrine of preemption and unilateralism is wrong. (Jan 2004)
  • Weapons in outer space and missile shields are DOD waste. (Jan 2004)
  • Create domestic Dept. of Peace & make all war obsolete. (Oct 2003)
  • $550B defense budget implies more taxes. (Sep 2003)
  • Cut defense budget by 15%, even if unpopular. (Sep 2003)
  • End the ban on gays in military. (Aug 2003)
  • Terminating ABM treaty was unconstitutional. (Aug 2003)
  • Violence and war are not inevitable. (Aug 2003)
  • Confront the bloat and waste in Pentagon budget. (Aug 2003)
  • Hometown Security: social spending instead of military. (Aug 2003)
  • Abide by Non-Proliferation, ABM, and Test Ban Treaties. (Aug 2003)
  • Bush’s foreign policy of preemption is destabilizing. (May 2003)
  • Abandon plans for a missile shield. (Mar 2002)

    Voting Record
  • We did not authorize a permanent war economy. (Feb 2002)
  • 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 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 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Take US nuclear missiles off high alert. (Aug 2001)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Josh Mandel on Homeland Security
Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Josh Mandel on other issues.
  • Supported reinstatement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. (Feb 2021)
  • Claims Muslim civil rights group CAIR has terrorism ties. (Feb 2021)
  • AdWatch: served as Marine in Iraq; grandson of a soldier. (Apr 2012)
  • American intelligence must be ahead of the game. (Apr 2012)
  • First in Marine Corps class; two tours in Iraq. (Jan 2012)
Michael Oxley on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Michael Oxley 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)
  • 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)
Michael Pryce on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for Michael Pryce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ralph Regula on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-16): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Regula 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 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tom Sawyer on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Sawyer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Jean Schmidt on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jean Schmidt 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)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
Zack Space on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Zack Space 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)
Louis Stokes on Homeland Security
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Louis Stokes on other issues.
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Jim Traficant on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Traficant on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
George Voinovich on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (OH): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for George Voinovich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted 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 NO on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Charlie Wilson on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Wilson 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Steven LaTourette on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-14): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steven LaTourette 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 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bob Ney on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-18): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bob Ney on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Rob Portman on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.
  • Let the military decide on don't-ask-don't-tell. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Deborah Pryce on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (OH-15): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Deborah Pryce on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (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)
  • 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)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Ted Strickland on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ted Strickland on other issues.
  • 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 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 YES 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Betty Sutton on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Betty Sutton 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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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