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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Tom Corbett on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • Fight to keep Apache helicopters based in PA. (Feb 2014)
Mark Critz on Homeland Security
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • 1.9% pay raise for troops; and extend TRICARE coverage. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
John Fetterman on Homeland Security
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Krawchuk on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Bring the troops home to defend America. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Homeland Security
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Scott Wagner on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
  • Americans honor veterans by standing up for National Anthem. (May 2018)
Tom Wolf on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • More services for veterans: education, jobs, & housing. (Sep 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Military shouldn't have gay rights imposed. (Jul 2017)
  • Deny air travel to those who want to destroy our way of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Bob Casey on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Keep the wiretaps and keep the intelligence programs. (Sep 2006)
  • PATRIOT Act is vital law in war on terror. (Apr 2006)
  • Don’t censure Bush for domestic spying. (Mar 2006)
  • Urgent focus on infrastructure protection. (Feb 2006)
  • Ensure that veterans’ health care receives proper funding. (Feb 2006)
  • More G.I. benefits for college, retirement, and disability. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Jim Christiana on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Katie McGinty on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Guarantee world's best-equipped & best-trained military. (Aug 2016)
Rick Saccone on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Lou Barletta on Homeland Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Military shouldn't have gay rights imposed. (Jul 2017)
  • Deny air travel to those who want to destroy our way of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Brendan Boyle on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Robert Brady on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady 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)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Matt Cartwright on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ryan Costello on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • Never forget the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. (Nov 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Madeleine Dean on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Dent on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Dent 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 removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Mike Doyle on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Dwight Evans on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chaka Fattah on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah 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 NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% 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)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chrissy Houlahan on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
  • Respect for vets means Trump shows up on Veterans Day. (Nov 2018)
John Joyce on Homeland Security
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.
  • A veteran should be able to walk into any hospital for care. (Apr 2020)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Fred Keller on Homeland Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
  • Passionate supporter for our nation's veterans. (May 2019)
Mike Kelly on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Conor Lamb on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
  • Cut defense spending; support defense conversion. (Nov 1994)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Tom Marino on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Patrick Meehan on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Established model Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Dan Meuser on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • Veterans deserve a VA department that does not fail them. (Oct 2018)
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Tim Murphy on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Scott Perry on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Remain vigilant by maintaining a strong military. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Nov 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Nov 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Joseph Pitts on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
Guy Reschenthaler on Homeland Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
  • Won 13 death penalty cases against terrorists in Iraq. (Nov 2018)
Keith Rothfus on Homeland Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • 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. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Bill Shuster on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Lloyd Smucker on Homeland Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Glenn Thompson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
Susan Wild on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Lou Barletta on Homeland Security
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Military shouldn't have gay rights imposed. (Jul 2017)
  • Deny air travel to those who want to destroy our way of life. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Ed Rendell on Homeland Security
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
  • Feds should fund REAL ID driver licenses, not states. (Mar 2008)
Joe Sestak on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • First 3-star Admiral elected to Congress. (Jun 2019)
  • Reduce size of navy from 375 to 260 ships. (Jun 2019)
  • More funding for veterans and for cyberspace. (Jun 2019)
  • Reduce number of carrier strike groups from 11 to 9. (Jun 2019)
  • 2005 Navy reassignment: personnel change or morale issue? (May 2010)
  • 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)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
Jim Gerlach on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach 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)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Pat Toomey on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Economic viability is most important national security issue. (Oct 2010)
  • Our country must have the strongest defense in the world. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Tom Ridge on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • A cold day in hell before he'd allow troops in the streets. (Jul 2020)
  • 9/11 reaction: We will find those responsible. (Sep 2009)
  • Nobody knew about Al Qaeda or radical Islam until 9/11. (Sep 2009)
  • Governors must show up at disaster locations. (Sep 2009)
  • Overcome barriers between CIA and FBI. (Sep 2009)
  • Guantanamo holds theological zealots, not POWs. (Sep 2009)
  • Post-9-11 goal: tell Americans specifics about threats. (Sep 2009)
  • Duct Tape Debacle: public mocked our "Ready Campaign". (Sep 2009)
  • Threat advisory system: not politically told "Go to orange". (Sep 2009)
  • 2001: Nation was not equipped to deal with bioterrorism. (Sep 2009)
  • Reinterpreting FISA secretly seems like unauthorized power. (Sep 2009)
  • We will never celebrate a Victory over Terrorism Day. (Sep 2009)
  • No Orwellian oppression, but inconveniences are ok. (Sep 2009)
  • OpEd: Diverted attention to terrorism for political gain. (Sep 2009)
  • OpEd: Ignored FOIA request from AP until he left office. (Oct 2005)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Mark Schweiker on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Homeland Security
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Bill Clinger on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
John Featherman on Homeland Security
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for John Featherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Fox on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
  • School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)
Jim Greenwood on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Joseph Hoeffel on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joseph Hoeffel on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Martin on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • There is nothing Patriotic about the Patriot Act. (Oct 2006)
  • Build missile defense & focus on defense. (Oct 2006)
  • Assassinate evil leaders instead of targeting the people. (Oct 2006)
  • Keep out of wars, rather than police the world. (Oct 2006)
  • War on Terror is Orwellian propaganda. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Oct 2000)
  • Neutral on spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Oct 2000)
Joe McDade on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Chuck Pennacchio on Homeland Security
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
  • Bush-Santorum have failed to fulfill promises to veterans. (May 2006)
  • Focus on real threats abroad and real security at home. (Apr 2006)
  • Bush’s military strategy undermines security, weakens US. (Jul 2005)
Joe Sestak on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • First 3-star Admiral elected to Congress. (Jun 2019)
  • Reduce size of navy from 375 to 260 ships. (Jun 2019)
  • More funding for veterans and for cyberspace. (Jun 2019)
  • Reduce number of carrier strike groups from 11 to 9. (Jun 2019)
  • 2005 Navy reassignment: personnel change or morale issue? (May 2010)
  • 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)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • 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)
Bud Shuster on Homeland Security
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Betsy Summers on Homeland Security
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
  • The draft is involuntary servitude. (Oct 2004)
  • Maintain Status on Defense Spending. (Oct 2004)
  • Maintain Status on National missile defense. (Oct 2004)
Robert Walker on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jason Altmire on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Strong national defense to keep America safe from terrorism. (Nov 2006)
  • Military tribunals for terrorists ok. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Robert Borski on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Chris Carney on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • No random searches; no pre-emptive strikes without threat. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
William Coyne on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Phil English on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Phil English 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)
  • 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)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
George Gekas on Homeland Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bill Goodling on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Melissa Hart on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart 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)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Tim Holden on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden 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 NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Paul Kanjorski on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski 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 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 YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ron Klink on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Tom Martin on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • There is nothing Patriotic about the Patriot Act. (Oct 2006)
  • Build missile defense & focus on defense. (Oct 2006)
  • Assassinate evil leaders instead of targeting the people. (Oct 2006)
  • Keep out of wars, rather than police the world. (Oct 2006)
  • War on Terror is Orwellian propaganda. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Oct 2000)
  • Neutral on spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Oct 2000)
Frank Mascara on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Paul McHale on Homeland Security
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy 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)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
John Murtha on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.
  • Opposed $31M bonuses during defense contractor layoffs. (Jun 1997)
  • 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 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 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 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
John Peterson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Todd Platts on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Sam Rohrer on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
  • Maintain a strong defense at home, second to none. (Apr 2012)
Carl Romanelli on Homeland Security
Green Challenger: Click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Sandals on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 38 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Political correctness hinders us from fighting terrorism. (Dec 2015)
  • Iranian nuclear deal was worst treaty in US history. (Dec 2015)
  • Reverse policy on women in military combat roles. (Dec 2015)
  • Make terror watchlist transparent so we know how to get off. (Dec 2015)
  • Commander-in-chief is not an entry-level position. (Nov 2015)
  • If you're a scientist & work on Iran nukes, you're not safe. (Sep 2015)
  • The Patriot Act did not cause any invasions of privacy. (May 2015)
  • Getting out facts about Benghazi makes hearings successful. (May 2014)
  • Privacy is in 4th amendment, but Patriot Act is ok. (Jan 2012)
  • Confront virulent threat of radical Islam. (Jan 2012)
  • Giving money to Iran rebels is not enough. (Nov 2011)
  • Removing Don't-Ask injects social experiment into military. (Sep 2011)
  • Department of Homeland Security fixed an internal mess. (Sep 2011)
  • Terrorism is an asymmetric threat; we need worldwide bases. (Jun 2011)
  • Waterboarding gets useful info, like on Osama bin Laden. (May 2011)
  • War against Islamic fascism will be won or lost in America. (Sep 2006)

    Defense Spending
  • There are good earmarks, like Osprey military program. (Feb 2012)
  • Don't cut one penny out of defense spending. (Oct 2011)
  • Cut waste in DOD, but don't cut defense budget. (Jul 2011)
  • We need to spend money to study the EMP threat. (Aug 2009)
  • Invest in our armed services' fundamental mission. (Aug 1995)
  • 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 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Marc Scaringi on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Sherwood on Homeland Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood 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)
Arlen Specter on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • Originated "magic bullet" theory in JFK assassination. (Mar 2010)
  • 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 YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on 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 favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)
Steve Welch on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Curt Weldon on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon 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 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)
Mark Critz on Homeland Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • 1.9% pay raise for troops; and extend TRICARE coverage. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
John Fetterman on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Smith on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Top notch benefits for veterans. (Mar 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Our country must have the strongest defense in the world. (Nov 2015)
  • 2012 HSBC: Uncovered billions in terrorist money laundering. (Apr 2015)
  • Take care of our troops--here and abroad. (Apr 2015)
  • Found money-laundering at HSBC bank to fund terrorist groups. (Feb 2013)
Pat Toomey on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey on other issues.
  • Economic viability is most important national security issue. (Oct 2010)
  • Our country must have the strongest defense in the world. (Dec 2009)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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