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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Greg Abbott on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Abbott on other issues.
  • Exempt veterans from state business fees. (Feb 2015)
George P. Bush on Homeland Security
Republican Texas Land Commissioner: Click here for George P. Bush on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Dewhurst on Homeland Security
Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.
  • No blanket cuts to military, but trim back some spending. (Jun 2012)
Kathie Glass on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for Kathie Glass on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
  • We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
  • Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Annise Parker on Homeland Security
Mayor of Houston: Click here for Annise Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Rawlings on Homeland Security
Mayor of Dallas: Click here for Mike Rawlings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lupe Valdez on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Texas: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lupe Valdez on other issues.
  • Wants all veterans to receive the benefits they have earned. (Oct 2018)
  • Worked for Dept. of Homeland Security & then elected sheriff. (Dec 2017)
Andrew White on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew White on other issues.
  • Help first responders with citizen-led response teams. (Feb 2018)

Senate:

TX 2020: 2020 TX Senate race

David Alameel on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for David Alameel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Cornyn on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (TX): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Cornyn on other issues.
  • Strengthen security at ports and chemical facilities. (Oct 2014)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • 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. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Ted Cruz on Homeland Security
Republican Texas Senator: Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Ted Cruz on other issues.
  • Protecting US Capitol is "political theater". (Feb 2021)
  • Provide our veterans the care they have been promised. (Mar 2016)
  • Snowden guilty of treason, but exposed massive surveillance. (Mar 2016)
  • Increase armed forces to 1.4 million troops. (Feb 2016)
  • Waterboarding isn't torture; but not for low-level officers. (Feb 2016)
  • Torture is wrong, unambiguously; America does not need it. (Jan 2016)
  • Americans who join ISIS forfeit their citizenship. (Jan 2016)
  • On day one, rip to shreds the Iranian nuclear deal. (Sep 2015)
  • Label the enemy that Obama won't: radical Islamic terrorists. (Aug 2015)
  • Benghazi: administration knew right away it was terrorism. (Jun 2015)
  • No more domestic BRAC until overseas BRAC closures. (Jun 2015)
  • Military sex abuse victims can't trust commander as arbiter. (Jun 2015)
  • Constitution disallows drone strikes on US citizens in US. (Jun 2015)
  • American Exceptionalism: we liberate; others subjugate. (Jun 2015)
  • Many more questions remain about Benghazi. (Dec 2014)
  • Torture was rightly outlawed, but keep tactics classified. (Dec 2014)
  • Americans who join ISIS should be barred from coming home. (Sep 2014)
  • Vital role for deploying military force abroad. (Mar 2014)
  • Deploy missile defense with Czechs & Poles, to limit Putin. (Mar 2014)
  • Suspend Russia from G8 & withdraw from arms control treaties. (Mar 2014)
  • Opposes TSA and National Defense Authorization Act. (Sep 2012)
  • Fierce advocate of recruiting and growing the military. (Jul 2011)
  • Supports banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
MJ Hegar on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for MJ Hegar on other issues.
  • We must mobilize against epidemic of domestic terrorism. (Jan 2020)
  • Will stand against efforts to privatize the VA. (Jan 2020)
Sema Hernandez on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Sema Hernandez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
  • We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
  • Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Emily Sanchez on Homeland Security
Green Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Emily Sanchez on other issues.
  • Opposes expanding the armed forces. (Sep 2014)
Royce West on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Royce West on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Colin Allred on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 32): Click here for Colin Allred on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jodey Arrington on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jodey Arrington on other issues.
  • Reinvest in our Armed Forces. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
Brian Babin on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 36): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Babin on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • Our military must be prepared and second to none. (Aug 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Joe Linus Barton on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Joe Linus Barton 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Kevin Brady on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-8): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Brady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Michael Burgess on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-26): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Michael Burgess 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Quico Canseco on Homeland Security
Republican (District 23): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Quico Canseco on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
John Carter on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-31): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for John Carter 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 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 0% 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Sponsored bill maintaining military spouse voting residency. (Feb 2009)
Joaquin Castro on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joaquin Castro on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Michael Cloud on Homeland Security
Republican (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cloud on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Mike Conaway on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-11): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mike Conaway 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)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Dan Crenshaw on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Crenshaw on other issues.
  • What veterans need is a clear mission & resources to do it. (Nov 2018)
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
Henry Cuellar on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-28): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Henry Cuellar on other issues.
  • Help improve veterans’ and military personnel’s benefits. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Culberson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-7): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for John Culberson 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)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Lloyd Doggett on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-25): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Doggett on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Veronica Escobar on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Veronica Escobar on other issues.
  • PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Blake Farenthold on Homeland Security
Republican (District 27): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Blake Farenthold on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on other issues.
  • Prioritize support for those who serve in our military. (Apr 2020)
Bill Flores on Homeland Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Flores 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Pete Gallego on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 23): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Gallego on other issues.
  • Increase job funding for wounded veterans. (Nov 2012)
Sylvia Garcia on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 29): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sylvia Garcia on other issues.
  • PVS:Cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Louie Gohmert on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Louie Gohmert on other issues.
  • The world knows we will defend ourselves. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Vicente Gonzalez on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vicente Gonzalez on other issues.
  • Fulfill our promise to veterans. (Nov 2016)
Lance Gooden on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lance Gooden on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Kay Granger on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-12): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Kay Granger 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Al Green on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-9): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Al Green 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 NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Gene Green on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-29): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Gene Green on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 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)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Jeb Hensarling on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-5): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Hensarling 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)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Jun 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Ruben Hinojosa on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Hinojosa 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 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 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 YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Will Hurd on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 23): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Will Hurd on other issues.
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Sheila Jackson Lee on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-18): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Sheila Jackson Lee 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 YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • 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 Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Eddie Bernice Johnson on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-30): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Bernice Johnson 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (May 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Sam Johnson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-3): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Sam Johnson 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 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)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Scott Keller on Homeland Security
Independent Challenger (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Scott Keller on other issues.
  • Shift military from oil police to homeland defenders. (Apr 2013)
  • Shift focus away from conquest. (Apr 2013)
  • Wiretapping is a huge invasion of privacy. (Apr 2013)
  • Wire tapping is a huge invasion of privacy. (Aug 2011)
  • Expand armed forces with shifted focus. (Aug 2011)
  • Expand the military in smart directions. (Aug 2011)
Kenny Marchant on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-24): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Marchant on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted 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)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Mar 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Michael McCaul on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-10): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Michael McCaul on other issues.
  • Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
  • Feel complacency since the 9/11 attack. (Apr 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Randy Neugebauer on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-19): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Randy Neugebauer 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Beto O`Rourke on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.
  • Renew alliances like Kurds; they make America stronger. (Oct 2019)
  • We addressed suicide epidemic in El Paso VA & nationally. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Supported 11th aircraft carrier; opposed 1% military cut. (Mar 2019)
  • Military should welcome transgender recruits. (Mar 2019)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Pete Olson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Pete Olson on other issues.
  • Work tirelessly to strengthen our ability to defend America. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Ted Poe on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ted Poe 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
John Ratcliffe on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Ratcliffe on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • Hometown Heroes: honor soldiers returning from active duty. (May 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Chip Roy on Homeland Security
Republican (District 21): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chip Roy on other issues.
  • Strengthen military with tools & rules of engagement. (Nov 2019)
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Lamar Smith on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-21): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Smith 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)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Van Taylor on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Van Taylor on other issues.
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Mac Thornberry on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-13): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Mac Thornberry on other issues.
  • Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Marc Veasey on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 33): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Veasey on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Filemon Vela on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 34): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Filemon Vela on other issues.
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Randy Weber on Homeland Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Weber on other issues.
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
Roger Williams on Homeland Security
Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roger Williams on other issues.
  • Opposes reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ron Wright on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Wright on other issues.
  • Will fight for expanded military spending. (Nov 2019)
  • Proposes grant program for retired military & police dogs. (Nov 2019)
  • Peace maintained via a strong military. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Julian Castro on Homeland Security
Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julian Castro on other issues.
  • Supported military expansion into cybersecurity. (Feb 2019)
Rick Perry on Homeland Security
Republican Governor (TX): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Rick Perry on other issues.
  • 1970s: flew C-130 tactical airlift aircraft in Air Force. (Dec 2018)
  • Patriot Act gives us a technological advantage. (May 2015)
  • Hillary needs to answer questions about Benghazi & ethics. (May 2015)
  • Barbarism of 9/11 terrorists still threatens us today. (Sep 2014)
  • NSA listening in on our phones breaches rule of law. (Aug 2014)
  • Hamas uses civilians as shields; help Israel defend itself. (Aug 2014)
  • Unprincipled to create Department of Homeland Security. (Sep 2011)
  • Glad Obama kept Gitmo open; America is safer because of it. (Sep 2011)
  • US should be strongest nation by insurmountable magnitude. (Nov 2010)
  • Invest in defense to prepare for unpredictable threats. (Nov 2010)
  • Unsettled policy on Guantanamo signals weakness to enemies. (Nov 2010)
  • Always maintain a robust military capability. (May 2008)
  • 1976: Vietnam-era C-130 pilot in US Air Force. (Feb 2008)
  • 2004: DoD only unofficially supports Boy Scout Jamboree. (Feb 2008)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
  • Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
Chris Bell on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.
  • 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jon Roland on Homeland Security
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Roland on other issues.
  • Search warrants only when known to owner. (Jan 2012)
  • Treat terrorists as pirates; military tribunals ok. (May 2008)
  • More SDI funding & more state homeland security funding. (May 2008)
Steve Stockman on Homeland Security
Republican challenger (Lost primary): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Ralph Moody Hall on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Moody Hall on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • 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 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 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Tony Sanchez on Homeland Security
Democrat 2000 Challenger: Click here for Tony Sanchez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Stockman on Homeland Security
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 36): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Ken Bentsen on Homeland Security
Former Dem.challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006), former U.S. Rep.: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Jack Fields on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Fields on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Martin Frost on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 24): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martin Frost 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)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Phil Gramm on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gramm on other issues.
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted NO on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Gene Kelly on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gene Kelly on other issues.
  • Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
Ron Kirk on Homeland Security
2002 Democratic Candidate: Click here for Ron Kirk on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nicholas Lampson on Homeland Security
Democrat (Unseated 2008) (District 9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Nicholas Lampson on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mary Ruwart on Homeland Security
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Ruwart on other issues.
  • Opposes more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
Max Sandlin on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Max Sandlin 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)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on Homeland Security
Republican Former (2006-2007) (District 22): Click here for Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Turner on Homeland Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Turner 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)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bill Archer on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Archer 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)
Dick Armey on Homeland Security
Republican (District 26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dick Armey 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)
Chris Bell on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.
  • 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 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ken Bentsen on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Henry Bonilla on Homeland Security
Republican (District 23): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Henry Bonilla 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Ronald Coleman on Homeland Security
Democrat (1982-1996) (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronald Coleman on other issues.
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Larry Combest on Homeland Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Combest 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)
Prof. Tom Davis on Homeland Security
Green Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Prof. Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Cover our obligations from unjust wars. (Aug 2008)
  • The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Aug 2008)
Tom DeLay on Homeland Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom DeLay 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Chet Edwards on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-17): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Chet Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted 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 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Charles Gonzalez on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Charles Gonzalez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 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)
Darrel Hunter on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darrel Hunter on other issues.
  • More funding for new weapons research. (Nov 2004)
  • Get more countries involved in war on terror. (Nov 2004)
Scott Jameson on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Jameson on other issues.
  • Less spending on armed forces. (Aug 2008)
  • The Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Aug 2008)
  • Privacy protections have eroded; no military tribunals. (Aug 2006)
  • The Patriot Act should be repealed immediately. (Aug 2006)
  • Withdraw all troops and close all military bases abroad. (Jan 2006)
Elizabeth Ames Jones on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elizabeth Ames Jones on other issues.
  • Maintain strong modern military to face dangerous challenges. (Jul 2011)
Tom Leppert on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Leppert on other issues.
  • Keep our country safe from threats around the world. (Jul 2011)
Rick Noriega on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Noriega on other issues.
  • Warrantless phone-tapping abandons the Constitution. (Mar 2008)
Solomon Ortiz on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-27): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Solomon Ortiz 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 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 YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Ron Paul on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President: Click here for 79 full quotes OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.
  • Get rid of the TSA, or limit its ability to harass citizens. (Sep 2012)
  • We should privatize airport security, not nationalize it. (Sep 2012)
  • We supported Taliban; differentiate them from al Qaeda. (Jan 2012)
  • Getting bin Laden OK; Iranian nukes not OK. (Jan 2012)
  • 17,000 troops for Baghdad embassy? Come home!. (Dec 2011)
  • The Patriot Act is unpatriotic; it undermines our liberty. (Nov 2011)
  • Waterboarding is torture: illegal, uncivilized, and immoral. (Nov 2011)
  • Enhance national security by slashing military spending. (Oct 2011)
  • We can blow up the world 20 times and we can't cut a penny? (Oct 2011)
  • Guantanamo prisoners are just suspects; not terrorists yet. (Oct 2011)
  • Military spending is not necessarily defense spending. (Sep 2011)
  • Abolish the TSA; let airlines establish security. (Sep 2011)
  • Many terrorists have been properly tried in US courts. (Aug 2011)
  • Waterboarding doesn't achieve anything. (May 2011)
  • Assassination policy targeting citizens is unconstitutional. (Apr 2011)
  • Conscription is not part of Constitution nor free society. (Apr 2011)
  • Hated for freedom? No, hated for invading their countries!. (Apr 2011)
  • Patriot Act is radical departure from 4th Amendment. (Apr 2011)
  • 100 detainees have died of torture under US custody. (Apr 2011)
  • Politically convenient wars are not at all necessary. (Sep 2009)
  • Conscription is unconstitutional--including National Service. (Apr 2008)
  • FactCheck: US spends $572B on foreign operations, not $1T. (Feb 2008)
  • Military is not in good shape; we have a de facto draft. (Feb 2008)
  • We don’t need any troops abroad--they don’t help our defense. (Dec 2007)
  • Suicide terrorism stops when we stop intervening abroad. (Dec 2007)
  • In wartime, people willing to sacrifice liberty for security. (Dec 2007)
  • No presidential power for secret surveillance. (Dec 2007)
  • Habeas corpus always applies, even to Guantanamo. (Dec 2007)
  • We have a de-facto draft; we can achieve more in peace. (Dec 2007)
  • Protect against terrorism by understanding their motivations. (Dec 2007)
  • Violating habeas corpus will be used against us. (Sep 2007)
  • Protect military chaplains’ right to pray in preferred faith. (Sep 2007)
  • Eliminate FBI & DHS; interpret intelligence intelligently. (Sep 2007)
  • Governments orchestrate fear to throw their weight around. (Jun 2007)
  • DHS is unmanageable bureaucracy--eliminate it. (May 2007)
  • Be cautious about warrantless searches & habeas corpus. (May 2007)
  • Criticizes use of war on terror to curtail civil liberties. (Jan 2007)
  • We’d be as furious as Muslims are, if our land was occupied. (Jan 2006)
  • Grouping terrorists together damages relations with Muslims. (Jan 2006)
  • We can’t fight for freedom if we impose Patriot Act. (Sep 2005)
  • Conscription is forced servitude--no draft for illegal wars. (Nov 2003)
  • Explore reasons behind terrorist attacks on US. (Oct 2001)
  • Reassess “mutual security” treaties; our allies never aid us. (Dec 1987)
  • Military Keynesianism? Blowing up bombs is economic negative. (Apr 2011)

    Imperialism
  • Islamists attacked us for US bases on Arab lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Neither Dems nor GOP will cut one nickel from militarism. (Aug 2011)
  • American Empire is big government war & militarism. (Apr 2011)
  • We can't keep troops in 135 countries & 900 bases forever. (Feb 2011)
  • We’re broke and we just can’t continue to police the world. (Feb 2008)
  • Stop policing the world and we can get rid of income tax. (Dec 2007)
  • Bring all troops home from abroad & save $100B’s every year. (Dec 2007)
  • 9/11 resulted from blasphemy of our bases in Saudi Arabia. (Dec 2007)
  • Pre-emptive war policy is a grave mistake. (Jun 2007)
  • Pre-emptive war is not part of the American tradition. (Jun 2007)
  • Military aggressiveness weakens our national defense. (May 2007)
  • Jihadists attack because we have bases in their countries. (Jan 2006)
  • Costs of war always higher than expected & go on for decades. (Jun 2005)
  • Conscription is a trait of totalitarian government. (Dec 1987)

    Voting+Sponsorships
  • Opposes Patriot Act & Iraq War. (Jan 2007)
  • 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 YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • 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 supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Terminate Selective Service. (Jan 2007)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Barbara Radnofsky on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Radnofsky on other issues.
  • Diplomatic methods first; last resort is coercion. (Aug 2006)
  • No military tribunals for terrorists; but no torture either. (Aug 2006)
  • Pre-emptive strikes must remain in our arsenal. (Aug 2006)
  • Revise the Patriot Act regarding libraries. (Aug 2006)
  • Oppose military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Aug 2006)
  • More funding and services for veterans. (Apr 2006)
  • More domestic preparedness via first responders & states. (Apr 2006)
  • Fully fund the Veterans Administration. (Sep 2005)
Ciro Rodriguez on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-23): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ciro Rodriguez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted 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)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Charles Stenholm on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charles Stenholm 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)
  • Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
David Dewhurst on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.
  • No blanket cuts to military, but trim back some spending. (Jun 2012)
Pat Fallon on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for Pat Fallon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tony Gonzales on Homeland Security
Republican (District 23): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Gonzales on other issues.
Kay Bailey Hutchison on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (TX): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Kay Bailey Hutchison on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Ronny Jackson on Homeland Security
Republican (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronny Jackson on other issues.
Troy Nehls on Homeland Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for Troy Nehls on other issues.
    No stance on record.
August Pfluger on Homeland Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for August Pfluger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Silvestre Reyes on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TX-16): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Silvestre Reyes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted 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)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Paul Sadler on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Sadler on other issues.
  • Give armed forces the equipment they need. (Apr 2012)
  • Give law enforcement the tools they need. (Apr 2012)
  • Keep armed forces best trained & best-equipped in the world. (Mar 2012)
Pete Sessions on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TX-32): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Pete Sessions on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Beth Van Duyne on Homeland Security
Republican (District 24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Beth Van Duyne on other issues.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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