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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Jay Block on Homeland Security
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Rebecca Dow on Homeland Security
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Homeland Security
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DOI Secretary:
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- Calls herself a "military brat," parents both veterans. (Mar 2021)
- Close child care gaps for military families. (Mar 2021)
- Allow VA funds for tribal care for Native American veterans. (Dec 2020)
- The Veterans deserve good health care and help finding jobs. (Oct 2018)
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Gary King on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Homeland Security
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Democrat:
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- Supports targeting suspected terrorists, according to PVS. (Sep 2012)
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Susana Martinez on Homeland Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Provide more jobs & build more cemeteries for veterans. (Jan 2014)
- $1,000 tax credit for hiring returning veterans. (Jan 2012)
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Steve Pearce on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- Our military must be second to none. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
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John Sanchez on Homeland Security
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- Push for Air Force base siting in New Mexico. (Sep 2011)
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Senate:
NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race
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Gavin Clarkson on Homeland Security
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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David Clements on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Defend the missions of our military labs and bases. (Feb 2014)
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Martin Heinrich on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Ensure funding for Kirtland AFB and National Labs. (Apr 2012)
- Opposed PATRIOT Act; America can be both safe and free. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Key mission to fight for veterans access to health care. (Jul 2020)
- Reverse past & present LGBTQ discrimination in military. (Jul 2020)
- 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)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Feb 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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Mick Rich on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator:
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- Military & 1st responders deserve best training & equipment. (Jan 2018)
- Department of Veteran Affairs is a shameful failure. (Jan 2018)
- Strong military is essential for our protection. (Aug 2017)
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Mark Ronchetti on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Nominee:
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- Increased defense spending brings jobs to state. (Aug 2020)
- Protect veterans benefits, wider array of services. (Aug 2020)
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John Sanchez on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Push for Air Force base siting in New Mexico. (Sep 2011)
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Tom Udall on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Co-wrote 21st Century G.I. Bill to help returning veterans. (Jul 2021)
- 9/11 justified eliminating Taliban, but not nation-building. (Jul 2011)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on 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)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Bob Walsh on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Threat from terrorism is government trampling on our rights. (Nov 2020)
- Don't expand the military. (May 2020)
- Peace de-emphasized military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Allen Weh on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- AdWatch: ISIL terrorist is face of evil that threatens us. (Aug 2014)
- Defense spending has been cut too much. (Feb 2014)
- Defense spending has been cut too much. (Feb 2014)
- Oxymoron to cut military spending while al-Qaeda is growing. (Feb 2014)
- Very outspoken on matters of national defense. (Nov 2010)
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House:
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Deb Haaland on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Calls herself a "military brat," parents both veterans. (Mar 2021)
- Close child care gaps for military families. (Mar 2021)
- Allow VA funds for tribal care for Native American veterans. (Dec 2020)
- The Veterans deserve good health care and help finding jobs. (Oct 2018)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Key mission to fight for veterans access to health care. (Jul 2020)
- Reverse past & present LGBTQ discrimination in military. (Jul 2020)
- 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)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Feb 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Supports targeting suspected terrorists, according to PVS. (Sep 2012)
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Steve Pearce on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Our military must be second to none. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
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Xochitl Torres Small on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Fully funded and staffed VA; including mental health. (May 2020)
- Invest in Northern Triangle to relieve refugee problem. (Apr 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Gary Johnson on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- No-fly lists subject to error; use airport security instead. (Jul 2016)
- Turn NSA satellites away from United States. (Jul 2016)
- Pardon Snowden; no one was harmed by what he released. (Jul 2016)
- Cut 20% of military bases in US and abroad. (Jul 2016)
- American military interventions made terrorist problem worse. (May 2016)
- Brains not bombs: cut off ISIS funding. (Apr 2016)
- Spying on U.S. citizens dismantles the 4th Amendment. (Jan 2016)
- Founding Fathers would be disgusted about spying on citizens. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn simplistic, chaotic, reactive military policies. (Jan 2016)
- Reactive military policies allow real threats to flourish. (Jan 2016)
- Drone strikes create more terrorists. (Nov 2015)
- We should not be Islamophobic, but be Shariaphobic. (Nov 2015)
- Government transparency on 9/11 secret reports. (Mar 2015)
- Drones may create more adversaries than they eliminate. (Oct 2012)
- Why were we in Benghazi or Libya at all? (Oct 2012)
- Should we have 100,000 troops on the ground in Europe? (Aug 2012)
- Patriot Act is a direct assault on privacy & due process. (Aug 2012)
- Torture has created millions of enemies we wouldn't have had. (Aug 2012)
- Cut spending by 43%, but not one penny from veteran benefits. (Apr 2012)
- Let the PATRIOT Act expire; respect habeas corpus. (Jan 2012)
- Due process at Guantanamo; no torture of terrorist suspects. (Jan 2012)
- Allies want more US military spending, but cut by 43%. (Nov 2011)
- 43% reduction in military spending; cut foreign aid too. (Sep 2011)
- No physical or psychological torture of terrorist suspects. (Aug 2011)
- Abolish the TSA; let Patriot Act expire. (Aug 2011)
- No waterboarding under any circumstances. (May 2011)
- 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)
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Bill Richardson on Homeland Security
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Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee:
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- Habeas corpus may not be suspended in war on terror. (Dec 2007)
- 2 years of college tuition for 1 year of national service. (Dec 2007)
- Human rights can be more important than national security. (Nov 2007)
- Qaeda targets oil infrastructure until we wean ourselves off. (Oct 2007)
- Ignoring Nuclear Test Ban creates world distrust. (Oct 2007)
- I will restore habeas corpus and the rule of law. (Sep 2007)
- Maintain Geneva Conventions; keep restrictions on torture. (Sep 2007)
- Rescind authority to eavesdrop without court order. (Sep 2007)
- No first use of nukes; but keep options on table. (Aug 2007)
- Voted against don’t-ask-don’t-tell; get rid of it now. (Aug 2007)
- Focus on international terrorism & fissionable material. (Aug 2007)
- Provide veterans with health care anywhere they want. (Jun 2007)
- Hero’s health card gives veterans access anywhere, anytime. (Mar 2007)
- Reorder priorities: shift $400B from war to human needs. (Mar 2007)
- We should not be known for Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. (Feb 2007)
- Convince Muslims by closing Guantanamo & stopping renditions. (Feb 2007)
- Seek immediate negotiations with the Soviet Union on nuclear. (Jan 2006)
- 9/11 shifted world focus from nukes to terrorism. (Nov 2005)
- Negotiated for 1994 release of pilots downed in North Korea. (Feb 2005)
- Negotiated for 1995 release of US workers arrested in Iraq. (Feb 2005)
- Spend $250K annually to fight base closures. (Oct 2002)
- Homeland Security Department at federal AND state level. (Oct 2002)
- Eliminate funding for SDI. (Nov 1996)
- Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
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Gary Johnson on Homeland Security
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Libertarian Challenger:
Click here for 29 full quotes
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- No-fly lists subject to error; use airport security instead. (Jul 2016)
- Turn NSA satellites away from United States. (Jul 2016)
- Pardon Snowden; no one was harmed by what he released. (Jul 2016)
- Cut 20% of military bases in US and abroad. (Jul 2016)
- American military interventions made terrorist problem worse. (May 2016)
- Brains not bombs: cut off ISIS funding. (Apr 2016)
- Spying on U.S. citizens dismantles the 4th Amendment. (Jan 2016)
- Founding Fathers would be disgusted about spying on citizens. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn simplistic, chaotic, reactive military policies. (Jan 2016)
- Reactive military policies allow real threats to flourish. (Jan 2016)
- Drone strikes create more terrorists. (Nov 2015)
- We should not be Islamophobic, but be Shariaphobic. (Nov 2015)
- Government transparency on 9/11 secret reports. (Mar 2015)
- Drones may create more adversaries than they eliminate. (Oct 2012)
- Why were we in Benghazi or Libya at all? (Oct 2012)
- Should we have 100,000 troops on the ground in Europe? (Aug 2012)
- Patriot Act is a direct assault on privacy & due process. (Aug 2012)
- Torture has created millions of enemies we wouldn't have had. (Aug 2012)
- Cut spending by 43%, but not one penny from veteran benefits. (Apr 2012)
- Let the PATRIOT Act expire; respect habeas corpus. (Jan 2012)
- Due process at Guantanamo; no torture of terrorist suspects. (Jan 2012)
- Allies want more US military spending, but cut by 43%. (Nov 2011)
- 43% reduction in military spending; cut foreign aid too. (Sep 2011)
- No physical or psychological torture of terrorist suspects. (Aug 2011)
- Abolish the TSA; let Patriot Act expire. (Aug 2011)
- No waterboarding under any circumstances. (May 2011)
- 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)
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Joe Carraro on Homeland Security
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| Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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Joe Skeen on Homeland Security
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Former Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Gloria Tristani on Homeland Security
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| 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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Hector Balderas on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Reduce some defense spending by drawing down wars. (Jun 2012)
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Tom Benavides on Homeland Security
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| Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator (NM):
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- 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 YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
- Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)
- Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
- Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
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Martin Heinrich on Homeland Security
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
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- Ensure funding for Kirtland AFB and National Labs. (Apr 2012)
- Opposed PATRIOT Act; America can be both safe and free. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Francesca Lobato on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Allen McCulloch on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- I am in full support of the global war on terror. (May 2006)
- Defend civil liberties, but ensure safety first. (May 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- Our military must be second to none. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
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David Pfeffer on Homeland Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Harry Teague on Homeland Security
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Continue to invest in our national defense. (Nov 2008)
- Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
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Tom Udall on Homeland Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Co-wrote 21st Century G.I. Bill to help returning veterans. (Jul 2021)
- 9/11 justified eliminating Taliban, but not nation-building. (Jul 2011)
- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on 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)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Jul 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
- Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
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Heather Wilson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- 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 NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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Jeff Bingaman on Homeland Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (NM):
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- 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 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 90% 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)
- Expand health services for women veterans. (Mar 2009)
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Teresa Leger Fernandez on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Yvette Herrell on Homeland Security
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| Republican (District 2):
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Valerie Plame on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Heather Wilson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
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- 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 NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
- Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
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