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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Diane Black on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Tennessee Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Diane Black on other issues.
  • Protecting our citizens requires state-of-the-art military. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Karl Dean on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Karl Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David French on Homeland Security
Conservative political commentator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David French on other issues.
  • Don't allow women in military combat positions. (Jun 2016)
  • Lionize the valor of every life given honorably in service. (May 2015)
Bill Haslam on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Haslam on other issues.
  • ObamaCare costs TN $350M; cut but preserve rural hospitals. (Jan 2013)
  • Only 1% of our country serves to keep the rest of us free. (Mar 2011)

Senate:

TN 2018: 2018 TN Governor's race

Terry Adams on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Terry Adams on other issues.
  • Men & women in uniform are victims of catastrophic neglect. (Aug 2014)
  • Service to Citizens: more veterans' benefits. (Jun 2014)
  • Dependence on OPEC leads to foreign entanglements & wars. (Jun 2014)
  • Security depends on economic strength AND military might. (Jun 2014)
Lamar Alexander on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (TN); previously candidate for President: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Alexander on other issues.
  • Stop the free fall in defense spending. (Aug 1995)
  • Develop and deploy SDI. (May 1999)
  • Upgrade Aegis; include allies under missile defense. (May 1999)
  • Amend ABM treaty to allow SDI, or withdraw from it. (May 1999)
  • Upgrade retirement and health benefits for veterans. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Non-proliferation includes disposing of nuclear materials. (Aug 2014)
Gordon Ball on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gordon Ball on other issues.
  • Ensure our troops receive the support & resources they need. (Aug 2014)
Joe Carr on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Carr on other issues.
  • Provide more healthcare and support for veterans. (Nov 2013)
  • A powerful military increases the platform of freedom. (Nov 2013)
Mark Clayton on Homeland Security
Democratic Nominee: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Clayton on other issues.
  • Fight the neocon war policy that leaves us in debt to China. (Aug 2012)
  • Immediate conscription of military "contractors". (Aug 2012)
  • Over-funded, unaccountable contractors rake in billions. (Jul 2008)
  • Advocated killing or capturing Osama bin Laden since 1994. (Jul 2008)
  • War on Terror is just an excuse to cut Constitutional rights. (Jul 2008)
Zach Poskevich on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Zach Poskevich on other issues.
  • Keep America's greatest military strength in the world. (Mar 2012)

House:

Diane Black on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Diane Black on other issues.
  • Protecting our citizens requires state-of-the-art military. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
Marsha Blackburn on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TN-7): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Marsha Blackburn 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 NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Steve Cohen on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Steve Cohen 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)
  • Include post-traumatic stress disorder in vet's disability. (Feb 2008)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Jim Cooper on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TN-5): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jim Cooper 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 NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
Scott DesJarlais on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott DesJarlais 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)
Jimmy Duncan on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TN-2): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Duncan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO 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 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 NO on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 33% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Feb 2014)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Stephen Fincher on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Stephen Fincher on other issues.
  • A strong America is the best hope for peace. (Nov 2010)
  • Oppose terrorists' civilian trials & closing Guantanamo Bay. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
Chuck Fleischmann on Homeland Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Fleischmann 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)
Phil Roe on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Phil Roe on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Phil Bredesen on Homeland Security
Democratic TN Governor: Click here for Phil Bredesen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Green on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mark Green on other issues.
  • Care for returning vets' unseen scars of war. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Don Sundquist on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Sundquist on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Ed Bryant on Homeland Security
Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Bryant 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)
Bob Clement on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Senate Nominee (2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Clement 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)
Bill Frist on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Majority Leader (TN, retiring 2006): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bill Frist on other issues.
  • 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 NO 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 YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tipper Gore on Homeland Security
Democratic Candidate (Former): Click here for Tipper Gore on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Van Hilleary on Homeland Security
Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Van Hilleary on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Bill Jenkins on Homeland Security
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Jenkins 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)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rosalind Kurita on Homeland Security
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rosalind Kurita on other issues.
  • Equip our troops for an aggressive war on terror. (Feb 2006)
James Quillen on Homeland Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Quillen on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Fred Thompson on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senator; 2004 candidate for Pres.: Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Fred Thompson on other issues.
  • Intelligence and parts of our military were neglected. (Dec 2007)
  • Waterboarding ok if national security were at stake. (Nov 2007)
  • Supports pre-emption policy to prevent nuclear proliferation. (Nov 2007)
  • We face a global war declared on us by Islamic fascism. (Oct 2007)
  • Spend more than current 4% of budget on military. (Oct 2007)
  • Iraq & Afghanistan are central front of global war on terror. (Sep 2007)
  • Build larger, more capable, and more modern military. (Sep 2007)
  • Supports missile defense system & enhanced intelligence. (Sep 2007)
  • Congress was at its best in year after 9/11: alert & focused. (Sep 2007)
  • Al Qaeda intends to put a mushroom cloud over a US city. (Aug 2007)
  • Enemies do not doubt our strength, but our determination. (Jun 2007)
  • Western world is in international struggle with jihadists. (Jun 2007)
  • The day after Iraq: They have 100-year plan; we need one too. (Jun 2007)
  • Europe mothballs its fleet, when all should build military. (Apr 2007)
  • Habeas corpus does not apply at Guantanamo; so keep it open. (Jan 2006)
  • Pre-emptive war has got to be an option. (Jan 2006)
  • Oppose windfall profits tax on oil companies. (Jan 2006)
  • FEMA faces systemic and long-standing management problems. (Jun 2001)
  • DoD cannot account for where spending goes. (Jun 2001)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted 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)
Ed Bryant on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Bryant 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)
Bob Clement on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Clement 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)
David Davis on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for David Davis on other issues.
  • We live in a dangerous world; never let our guard down. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Lincoln Davis on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TN-4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Harold Ford on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Harold Ford on other issues.
  • Bush’s illegal wiretaps are unnecessary & wrong. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Harold Ford-TN on Homeland Security
2006 Democratic challenger, Former U.S. Rep: Click here for Harold Ford-TN on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bart Gordon on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TN-6): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bart Gordon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 67% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
Bo Heyward on Homeland Security
Independent challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bo Heyward on other issues.
  • Simplify the Patriot Act. (Jul 2006)
  • Give military EVERYTHING it needs. (Apr 2006)
Van Hilleary on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Van Hilleary on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Chris Lugo on Homeland Security
Green challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Lugo on other issues.
  • Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (Aug 2006)
  • Less spending on armed forces. (Aug 2006)
  • Create a cabinet-level Department of Peace. (Aug 2006)
Mike Padgett on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mike Padgett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Tanner on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (TN-8): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Tanner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 89% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Bob Tuke on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Tuke on other issues.
  • Supports pay raise & improved equipment for troops. (Aug 2008)
  • Increase funding for port security. (Jul 2008)
Zach Wamp on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (TN-3): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Zach Wamp on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Phil Bredesen on Homeland Security
Democratic TN Governor: Click here for Phil Bredesen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Corker on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bob Corker on other issues.
  • Do more for intelligence gathering capability. (Oct 2006)
  • We can never adequately repay our military troops. (Jan 2006)
  • Do more for our nation’s intelligence gathering capability. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Larry Crim on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Tennesee U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Larry Crim on other issues.
  • Provides spiritual counseling to help America's Veterans. (Mar 2017)
Kenneth Eaton on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Kenneth Eaton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Kustoff on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Kustoff on other issues.
  • Supports maintaining a numerically superior nuclear arsenal. (Nov 2016)
James Mackler on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Tennessee Senator (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Mackler on other issues.
  • Against privatization of VA. (Oct 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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