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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Cory Booker on Homeland Security
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • Supports military spending on Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2019)
  • Transgender troops should be allowed to serve. (Feb 2019)
  • No irresponsible spending on weapons military doesn't want. (Apr 2017)
  • Form National Guard Cyber Protection Team. (Nov 2014)
  • Maintain the strongest military force in the world. (Nov 2013)
  • Irresponsible to spend on irrelevant weapon systems. (Nov 2013)
  • Public oversight needed for NSA domestic spying. (Oct 2013)
  • Incentives to train & hire troops returning home. (Sep 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Barbara Buono on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Barbara Buono on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Christie on Homeland Security
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • Rebuild our military so tinpot dictators can't dictate to us. (Jan 2016)
  • Give tools back to NSA to fight terrorism. (Jan 2016)
  • Re-start metadata collection; boost morale of intel officers. (Nov 2015)
  • Obama created refugee crisis; now burdens Americans with it. (Nov 2015)
  • Syrian refugees cannot be vetted; don't allow any into US. (Nov 2015)
  • No Syrian refugees in US, not even infant orphans. (Nov 2015)
  • Yes, there is a crisis at the VA. (Nov 2015)
  • On 9/11, I wondered whether I'd be a single parent. (Sep 2015)
  • Balance privacy rights but more NSA tools to fight terrorism. (Aug 2015)
  • I spent 7 years putting terrorists in jail. (Aug 2015)
  • Modernize to have 350 ships and 2,600 aircraft. (Aug 2015)
  • Gathering metadata is necessary for homeland security. (Jul 2015)
  • Libertarian anti-NSA secrecy stance is an esoteric debate. (Jul 2013)
  • Want to reduce anti-terrorism? Come talk to 9/11 victims. (Jul 2013)
  • Second American Century: strong military & sure values. (Aug 2012)
  • Patriot Act OK to monitor library book selections. (Jun 2012)
  • FBI inappropriately detained many people after 9/11. (Jun 2012)
  • Strengthen support network for military families. (Sep 2011)
  • Fund Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program. (Aug 2011)
  • We ARE the leader in Libya; we MUST be the world's police. (Jun 2011)
Jack Ciattarelli on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jack Ciattarelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kim Guadagno on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kim Guadagno on other issues.
  • Head of the Military Growth Task Force. (Feb 2017)
Seth Kaper-Dale on Homeland Security
Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Seth Kaper-Dale on other issues.
  • Help refugees, don't fear them. (Aug 2017)
Phil Murphy on Homeland Security
Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Murphy on other issues.
  • Focus Veterans agency on mental health & employment support. (Jun 2017)
  • Create new NJ department responsible for veterans. (Sep 2016)
Joe Rullo on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Rullo on other issues.
  • Eliminate state income taxes on all veterans' pensions. (Jan 2017)
Hirsh Singh on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.
Doug Steinhardt on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew): Click here for Doug Steinhardt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Wisniewski on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for John Wisniewski on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

NJ 2020: 2020 NJ Senatorial race

Jeff Bell on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bell on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
  • Expand the military. (Jul 2014)
  • Maintain strong defense; don't scale back anti-terrorism. (May 2014)
  • Defense hawk and foreign-policy interventionist. (Sep 2013)
Cory Booker on Homeland Security
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • Supports military spending on Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2019)
  • Transgender troops should be allowed to serve. (Feb 2019)
  • No irresponsible spending on weapons military doesn't want. (Apr 2017)
  • Form National Guard Cyber Protection Team. (Nov 2014)
  • Maintain the strongest military force in the world. (Nov 2013)
  • Irresponsible to spend on irrelevant weapon systems. (Nov 2013)
  • Public oversight needed for NSA domestic spying. (Oct 2013)
  • Incentives to train & hire troops returning home. (Sep 2012)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Jeff Chiesa on Homeland Security
Republican Appointee: Click here for Jeff Chiesa on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rush Holt on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt 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 YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Take US nuclear missiles off high alert. (Aug 2001)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • 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)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Bob Hugin on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Hugin on other issues.
  • Syrian airstrikes no "kabuki show" to our brave military. (Jun 2018)
Steve Lonegan on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Lonegan on other issues.
  • No NSA wiretapping; stop gathering data on Americans. (Jul 2013)
Rik Mehta on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.
Stuart Meissner on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Stuart Meissner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Menendez on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Form National Guard Cyber Protection Team. (Nov 2014)
  • Battle terror without sacrificing our ideals. (Oct 2006)
  • Combat terrorism within court oversight to protect rights. (Sep 2006)
  • Punish terrorists within Geneva Convention. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted 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 federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored bill giving higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Apply habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees. (Jul 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Aug 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
Frank Pallone on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Rich Pezzullo on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rich Pezzullo on other issues.
  • Spying on citizens not needed against criminals & terrorists. (Jan 2018)
Murray Sabrin on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Murray Sabrin on other issues.
  • Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
  • Defend against massive surveillance of emails & phone calls. (Feb 2014)
  • Don't police world at behest of military-industrial complex. (Oct 2011)
  • Americans are all terrorist suspects, according to DHS & TSA. (Nov 2010)
Hirsh Singh on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.

House:

Bonnie Watson Coleman on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bonnie Watson Coleman on other issues.
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Rodney Frelinghuysen on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-11): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Frelinghuysen 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 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Scott Garrett on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-5): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Scott Garrett 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 NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jan 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Jan 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Josh Gottheimer on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Josh Gottheimer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Kim on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Kim on other issues.
  • Strong national security for today's nuclear terrorism. (Oct 2018)
Leonard Lance on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Lance on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Frank LoBiondo on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-2): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Frank LoBiondo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Intelligence. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tom MacArthur on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom MacArthur on other issues.
  • Opposes Obama's deep cuts to military spending. (Nov 2014)
  • NSA should not be spying on American citizens. (Nov 2014)
Tom Malinowski on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Malinowski on other issues.
  • Opposed Bush administration's policy allowing torture. (Oct 2018)
Robert Menendez on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Form National Guard Cyber Protection Team. (Nov 2014)
  • Battle terror without sacrificing our ideals. (Oct 2006)
  • Combat terrorism within court oversight to protect rights. (Sep 2006)
  • Punish terrorists within Geneva Convention. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted 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 federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored bill giving higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Apply habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees. (Jul 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Aug 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
Donald Norcross on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Donald Norcross on other issues.
  • Veteran Set-Aside: partner with businesses to employ vets. (Nov 2014)
  • Israel shares with US self-determination & religious freedom. (Nov 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Frank Pallone on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone 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 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Bill Pascrell on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Donald Payne Jr. on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donald Payne Jr. on other issues.
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
Mikie Sherrill on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mikie Sherrill on other issues.
  • Will fight to fix VA, improve healthcare. (Apr 2020)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Albio Sires on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Albio Sires 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Christopher Smith on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-4): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Christopher 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 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 NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 44% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • 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. (Feb 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Van Drew on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Jeff Van Drew on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Richard Codey on Homeland Security
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Corzine on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • 1969: Joined Marine Corps Reserves; served tour in Vietnam. (Jun 2012)
  • Opposes spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
  • Opposes more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
  • 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)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Chris Daggett on Homeland Security
Independent Challenger (2009): Click here for Chris Daggett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Fulop on Homeland Security
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Fulop on other issues.
  • Denounced theory that Jersey City Muslims cheered 9/11. (Sep 2016)
  • Signed up for Marine Corps after Sept. 11. (Mar 2016)
  • End veteran homelessness. (Nov 2015)
Ray Lesniak on Homeland Security
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Ray Lesniak on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000): Click here for Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Andrews on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Rush Holt on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt 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 YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Take US nuclear missiles off high alert. (Aug 2001)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • 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)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jon Runyan on Homeland Security
Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Runyan on other issues.
  • Give military all needed tools; keep bases open. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
Donny DiFrancesco on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (2001): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Donny DiFrancesco on other issues.
  • Fund domestic terrorism preparedness. (Dec 2000)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Thomas Kean on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1982-1989): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean on other issues.
  • Focus on potential terrorist sanctuaries like Saudi Arabia. (Jul 2004)
  • US majority support among Muslims on 9-11 collapsed by 2003. (Jul 2004)
  • Must defeat ideology of terrorism, not Muslim people. (Jul 2004)
  • Support "Cooperative Threat Reduction" on Soviet nukes. (Jul 2004)
  • Continue targeting terrorist financing; add terrorist travel. (Jul 2004)
  • Screen for individual terrorists at borders, no profiling. (Jul 2004)
  • Guidelines, supervision, & oversight of new security powers. (Jul 2004)
  • Fund better communications between emergency responders. (Jul 2004)
  • Improve human intel with racial and linguistic diversity. (Jul 2004)
  • Several missed opportunities to disrupt 9/11 hijackers. (Jul 2004)
  • Most important failure on 9/11 was one of imagination. (Jul 2004)
Jim McGreevey on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): Click here for Jim McGreevey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bret Schundler on Homeland Security
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Bret Schundler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Bradley on Homeland Security
2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bradley on other issues.
  • Make post-Cold War choices: pay personnel, not for bases. (Aug 2000)
  • Strengthen Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. (Aug 2000)
  • Make military pay attractive again. (Mar 2000)
  • It’s time for a post-Cold War (smaller) defense budget. (Jan 2000)
  • The UN, not the US, is the world’s policeman. (Jan 2000)
  • Bring Test Ban Treaty back to Senate, and pass it. (Oct 1999)
  • Let gays serve openly in military. (Sep 1999)
  • Eliminate weapons systems unnecessary in post-Cold War. (May 1999)
  • Voted against nuke tests; Somalia; continuing draft. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted against SDI, Trident II, Seawolf, F-18s, & B-2s. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted for landmine ban; CIA disclosure; loose nukes. (Aug 1995)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
Douglas Forrester on Homeland Security
2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ): Click here for Douglas Forrester on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Torricelli on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bob Torricelli on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
John Adler on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Adler on other issues.
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Rob Andrews on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews 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 YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Richard Codey on Homeland Security
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Corzine on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • 1969: Joined Marine Corps Reserves; served tour in Vietnam. (Jun 2012)
  • Opposes spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
  • Opposes more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
  • 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)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Anne Evans Estabrook on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Evans Estabrook on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Ferguson on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-7): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ferguson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Robert Franks on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Franks 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)
Thomas Kean Jr. on Homeland Security
Republican challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • CIA destroyed videotape interrogations of Qaeda operatives. (Mar 2010)
  • CIA destroyed videotapes of al Qaeda operatives after 9/11. (Mar 2010)
  • After Sept. 11th, do whatever it takes to protect America. (Oct 2006)
  • Surveillance of personal data ok to win War on Terror. (Sep 2006)
  • Respect Geneva Conv. but be flexible in prosecuting terror. (Sep 2006)
  • Deploy missile defense system against North Korean threat. (Sep 2006)
  • Grants for port security and counterterrorism. (May 2006)
  • Co-sponsored bill establishing Office of Counter-Terrorism. (Jan 2006)
Frank Lautenberg on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Frank Lautenberg on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted 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)
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
  • Voted NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
  • Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)
  • Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
Ian Linker on Homeland Security
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Ian Linker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Pascrell on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted 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)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Donald Payne on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted 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)
  • 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Donald Payne on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted 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)
  • 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)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Joe Pennacchio on Homeland Security
Republican challenger: Click here for Joe Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marge Roukema on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marge Roukema on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Jim Saxton on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (NJ-3): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Jim Saxton on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on 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)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Gwen Diakos on Homeland Security
Independent Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gwen Diakos on other issues.
  • Benefits for those who have served our country. (Sep 2012)
Thomas Kean Jr. on Homeland Security
Republican challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • CIA destroyed videotape interrogations of Qaeda operatives. (Mar 2010)
  • CIA destroyed videotapes of al Qaeda operatives after 9/11. (Mar 2010)
  • After Sept. 11th, do whatever it takes to protect America. (Oct 2006)
  • Surveillance of personal data ok to win War on Terror. (Sep 2006)
  • Respect Geneva Conv. but be flexible in prosecuting terror. (Sep 2006)
  • Deploy missile defense system against North Korean threat. (Sep 2006)
  • Grants for port security and counterterrorism. (May 2006)
  • Co-sponsored bill establishing Office of Counter-Terrorism. (Jan 2006)
Joe Kyrillos on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Kyrillos on other issues.
  • More ships; newer strategic bombers; fund tanker aircraft. (Sep 2012)
Rik Mehta on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.
Steven Rothman on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (NJ-9): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Steven Rothman 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 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)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
Dick Zimmer on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Zimmer on other issues.
  • Transfer funds from Peace Dividend to veterans. (May 2008)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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