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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Steve Barlock on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for Steve Barlock on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Bennet on Homeland Security
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • $5T spent in Mideast could've fixed all our infrastructure. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Mixed history on transferring Gitmo prisoners to US prisons. (Oct 2015)
  • No expansion option for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site. (Oct 2010)
  • Increase military size & strength for new types of conflict. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
George Brauchler on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Brauchler on other issues.
  • Uniformed service includes tour in Iraq. (Jul 2017)
Cynthia Coffman on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger for CO Governor: Click here for Cynthia Coffman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matthew Hess on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matthew Hess on other issues.
  • Our military budget is too large. (Jan 2014)
John Hickenlooper on Homeland Security
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Make hiring veterans a priority. (Jan 2013)
Mike Johnston on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cary Kennedy on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cary Kennedy on other issues.
  • Tax deductions for veterans, plus more state services. (Mar 2018)
Greg Lopez on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Greg Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donna Lynne on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for Donna Lynne on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Victor Mitchell on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Victor Mitchell on other issues.
  • "Big brother government" is terribly intrusive. (Jul 2017)
Ed Perlmutter on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter 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)
  • 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)
Jared Polis on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Allow gay veterans to receive certain state benefits. (Feb 2021)
  • Restore habeas corpus; end warrantless spying. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
Doug Robinson on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Doug Robinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Walker Stapleton on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor of Colorado: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Walker Stapleton on other issues.
  • On July 4th honored all veterans for defending our freedoms. (Jul 2017)
Tom Tancredo on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Politically-correct rules of engagement get troops killed. (Sep 2007)
  • Waterboarding--simulated drowning--is not toruture. (Sep 2007)
  • Use Jack Bauer-like methods to protect Western civilization. (May 2007)
  • We are at war with Islamofascism. (Jun 2006)
  • Islam’s basic tenets are inextricably linked to terrorism. (Jun 2006)
  • Self-deluded NEA union blames America for 9/11. (Jun 2006)
  • Technology can’t defeat religion-fueled suicide bombers. (Jun 2006)
  • If nuked by Islamic terrorists, take out their holy sites. (Jun 2006)
  • Active Hezbollah cells operate out of Mexico. (Jun 2006)
  • Evil prowls this planet; defend with terrorist profiling. (Jun 2006)
  • DHS not doing enough to keep terrorists out of US. (Jun 2006)
  • Bar foreign workers from working in nuclear facilities. (Jun 2006)
  • Press said “pro-peace” rallies: crowd chanted “Allah Akbar”. (Jun 2006)
  • 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)

Senate:

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Dan Baer on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Dan Baer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Randy Baumgardner on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Baumgardner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Buck on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
  • No eminent domain for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site. (Oct 2010)
  • Fight for a strong national defense. (Aug 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Ellen Burnes on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Ellen Burnes on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ryan Frazier on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Frazier on other issues.
  • Strengthen our military against threat of militant extremism. (Feb 2016)
Cory Gardner on Homeland Security
Republican Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner 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. (Mar 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Darryl Glenn on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Darryl Glenn on other issues.
  • CBRNE represents greatest threat for a mass casualty event. (Sep 2016)
  • Defense budget that provides needed tools and training. (Apr 2016)
  • Strengthen our national defense budget. (Apr 2015)
  • Strengthen our nation's security & international defense. (Jan 2015)
  • Supports maintaining our nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
John Hickenlooper on Homeland Security
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Make hiring veterans a priority. (Jan 2013)
Owen Hill on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Owen Hill on other issues.
  • Moral duty to be a force for freedom in the world. (Oct 2013)
Mike Johnston on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Keyser on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jon Keyser on other issues.
  • Keep United States Northern Command in Colorado. (Jun 2016)
  • Deep understanding of the dynamic threats we face. (Feb 2016)
Peg Littleton on Homeland Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peg Littleton on other issues.
  • Protect Colorado from base closures and other downsizing. (Feb 2016)
  • Unwavering support for veterans who fought for our freedom. (Feb 2016)
  • Oppose moving detainees from Guantanamo to Colorado. (Feb 2016)
Alice Madden on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Alice Madden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Neville on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Neville on other issues.
  • Peace through strength: aid our friends & weaken our enemies. (Oct 2015)
  • No warrantless search or seizure. (Oct 2015)
Andrew Romanoff on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Romanoff on other issues.
  • Secure and expand services for veterans. (Jul 2019)
Amy Stephens on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Amy Stephens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Walsh on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for John Walsh on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Angela Williams on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Angela Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Ken Buck on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
  • No eminent domain for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site. (Oct 2010)
  • Fight for a strong national defense. (Aug 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Mike Coffman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike Coffman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • 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)
Jason Crow on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Crow on other issues.
  • Earth observing satellites key to combat climate change. (Nov 2020)
  • We must fight to protect veterans' benefits. (May 2020)
Diana DeGette on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (CO-1): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Diana DeGette 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)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Doug Lamborn on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Doug Lamborn 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)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Richard Longstreth on Homeland Security
Libertarian (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Longstreth on other issues.
  • Let's cut the military & close bases. (Aug 2016)
Joe Neguse on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Joe Neguse on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Perlmutter on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter 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)
  • 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)
Jared Polis on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Allow gay veterans to receive certain state benefits. (Feb 2021)
  • Restore habeas corpus; end warrantless spying. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
Tom Tancredo on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 26 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Politically-correct rules of engagement get troops killed. (Sep 2007)
  • Waterboarding--simulated drowning--is not toruture. (Sep 2007)
  • Use Jack Bauer-like methods to protect Western civilization. (May 2007)
  • We are at war with Islamofascism. (Jun 2006)
  • Islam’s basic tenets are inextricably linked to terrorism. (Jun 2006)
  • Self-deluded NEA union blames America for 9/11. (Jun 2006)
  • Technology can’t defeat religion-fueled suicide bombers. (Jun 2006)
  • If nuked by Islamic terrorists, take out their holy sites. (Jun 2006)
  • Active Hezbollah cells operate out of Mexico. (Jun 2006)
  • Evil prowls this planet; defend with terrorist profiling. (Jun 2006)
  • DHS not doing enough to keep terrorists out of US. (Jun 2006)
  • Bar foreign workers from working in nuclear facilities. (Jun 2006)
  • Press said “pro-peace” rallies: crowd chanted “Allah Akbar”. (Jun 2006)
  • 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)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Scott Tipton on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Tipton on other issues.
  • Provide our troops with the best equipment. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Bob Beauprez on Homeland Security
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Freedom is a sacred right: be willing to defend it. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
William Owens on Homeland Security
Republican CO Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Owens on other issues.
  • 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)
Bill Ritter on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for Bill Ritter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cory Gardner on Homeland Security
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner 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. (Mar 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Raul Acosta on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Raul Acosta on other issues.
  • Military should not be used as a tool for corporate America. (Oct 2004)
  • Better support for veterans. (Oct 2004)
  • Increase military pay to keep army voluntary. (Oct 2004)
  • Keep missile defense development for now. (Oct 2004)
  • Decrease military spending & refocus on new tech. (Oct 2004)
Hank Brown on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Hank Brown on other issues.
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Homeland Security
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Ben Nighthorse Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Pete Coors on Homeland Security
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Pete Coors on other issues.
  • Important to check baggage and freight. (Oct 2004)
  • We’ll never have perfect security in the US. (Oct 2004)
  • We should be more worried about Iran and North Korea. (Oct 2004)
  • Scrutinize the massive intelligence failures in the US. (Oct 2004)
  • Get people in a coalition that’s been working with the enemy. (Oct 2004)
  • Give our military the resources they need. (Jun 2004)
  • Government’s top priority should be homeland security. (Apr 2004)
Scott McInnis on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Scott McInnis on other issues.
  • 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 permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mike Miles on Homeland Security
2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Miles on other issues.
  • Patriot Act goes too far. (Jun 2004)
  • Revoke the doctrine of preemptive use of force. (Jun 2004)
Richard Randall on Homeland Security
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Richard Randall on other issues.
  • Middle East hates us for meddling, not for “our freedom”. (Oct 2004)
  • Eliminate all tax-supported foreign aid. (Oct 2004)
  • Withdraw all US troops stationed abroad. (Oct 2004)
  • Military draft is unconstitutional involuntary servitude. (Oct 2004)
Dan Schaefer on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Schaefer on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bob Schaffer on Homeland Security
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • More enforcement at borders and anti-terrorism. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Tom Strickland on Homeland Security
2002 Democratic Challenger (CO): Click here for Tom Strickland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Allard on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (CO): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Allard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted 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 NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bob Beauprez on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Freedom is a sacred right: be willing to defend it. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
Joel Hefley on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Joel Hefley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Betsy Markey on Homeland Security
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 4): Click here for Betsy Markey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marilyn Musgrave on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Marilyn Musgrave 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 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)
  • Rated 0% 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)
Jane Norton on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger (2010); previously Lt. Gov.: Click here for Jane Norton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Salazar on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (CO-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Salazar on other issues.
  • Fight to preserve veteran’s benefits. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Ken Salazar on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator (CO): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Ken Salazar on other issues.
  • Implement the reforms recommended by the 9/11 Commission now. (Oct 2004)
  • Fight war on terror without sacrificing our freedoms. (Oct 2004)
  • Fighting war on terror is not easy nor inexpensive. (Oct 2004)
  • Ensure emergency personnel have the support and resources. (Mar 2004)
  • 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 YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Bob Schaffer on Homeland Security
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • More enforcement at borders and anti-terrorism. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
David Skaggs on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Skaggs on other issues.
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Mark Udall on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • Reform the NSA; stop gathering millions of phone records. (Jan 2014)
  • Real reform to stop NSA overreach. (Dec 2013)
  • NSA should not collect bulk data; go through FISA court. (Jul 2013)
  • FactCheck: Yes, NSA can collect phone records on Americans. (Jun 2013)
  • Reopen PATRIOT Act: stop gathering secret phone data. (Jun 2013)
  • No missile defense until proven technically & politically. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Michael Bennet on Homeland Security
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • $5T spent in Mideast could've fixed all our infrastructure. (Jul 2019)
  • Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
  • Mixed history on transferring Gitmo prisoners to US prisons. (Oct 2015)
  • No expansion option for 238,000-acre Trinidad training site. (Oct 2010)
  • Increase military size & strength for new types of conflict. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Opposes banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Lauren Boebert on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for Lauren Boebert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Udall on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • Reform the NSA; stop gathering millions of phone records. (Jan 2014)
  • Real reform to stop NSA overreach. (Dec 2013)
  • NSA should not collect bulk data; go through FISA court. (Jul 2013)
  • FactCheck: Yes, NSA can collect phone records on Americans. (Jun 2013)
  • Reopen PATRIOT Act: stop gathering secret phone data. (Jun 2013)
  • No missile defense until proven technically & politically. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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