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Lee Carter on Foreign Policy
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Lee Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amanda Chase on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for governor of Virginia: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirk Cox on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Kirk Cox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Cuccinelli on Foreign Policy
Republican Challenger : Click here for Ken Cuccinelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Justin Fairfax on Foreign Policy
Virginia Democratic Governor: Click here for Justin Fairfax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Carroll Foy on Foreign Policy
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer Carroll Foy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Herring on Foreign Policy
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Mark Herring on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Kaine on Foreign Policy
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid. (Oct 2016)
  • On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship. (Oct 2016)
  • The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator. (Oct 2016)
  • Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid. (Oct 2016)
  • On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship. (Oct 2016)
  • The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator. (Oct 2016)
  • Maintain relations with Britain & EU to move beyond Brexit. (Jun 2016)
  • Truman Doctrine is the last comprehensive US foreign policy. (Apr 2016)
  • U.S. leadership in global economy, without blind endorsement. (May 2015)
  • It is time to restore freedom to travel to Cuba. (Apr 2015)
  • Long pro-Israel tradition allows for some disagreements. (Mar 2015)
  • Congress censured Obama for troops to Libya without asking. (Jan 2015)
  • If we allow a nuclear Iran, others will follow; but deal ok. (Jan 2015)
  • Open debate spurred Syria to destroy its chemical weapons. (Jan 2015)
  • Non-state organizations will have an increasing role. (Jan 2015)
  • Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)
  • Strengthen partnerships with Latin America. (Feb 2012)
  • Let Israel & Palestine negotiate about status of Jerusalem. (Jun 2008)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
Terry McAuliffe on Foreign Policy
Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Terry McAuliffe on other issues.
  • 1995: Visited Belfast early in IRA cease-fire. (Jan 2007)
  • 2000: Vetted to be Ambassador to England. (Jan 2007)
  • Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
Jennifer McClellan on Foreign Policy
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer McClellan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob McDonnell on Foreign Policy
Republican Governor: Click here for Bob McDonnell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ralph Northam on Foreign Policy
Democratic Governor: Click here for Ralph Northam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Perriello on Foreign Policy
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
Robert Sarvis on Foreign Policy
Libertarian nominee for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
  • Libertarians want less intervention in foreign policy. (Jan 2014)
Frank Wagner on Foreign Policy
Republican: Click here for Frank Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Amanda Chase on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Gade on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Gade on other issues.
Ed Gillespie on Foreign Policy
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Emphasize American exceptionalism; a force for good in world. (Feb 2012)
  • 1984: Threat of Communism drove me to Reagan. (Sep 2006)
Tim Kaine on Foreign Policy
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid. (Oct 2016)
  • On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship. (Oct 2016)
  • The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator. (Oct 2016)
  • Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid. (Oct 2016)
  • On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship. (Oct 2016)
  • The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator. (Oct 2016)
  • Maintain relations with Britain & EU to move beyond Brexit. (Jun 2016)
  • Truman Doctrine is the last comprehensive US foreign policy. (Apr 2016)
  • U.S. leadership in global economy, without blind endorsement. (May 2015)
  • It is time to restore freedom to travel to Cuba. (Apr 2015)
  • Long pro-Israel tradition allows for some disagreements. (Mar 2015)
  • Congress censured Obama for troops to Libya without asking. (Jan 2015)
  • If we allow a nuclear Iran, others will follow; but deal ok. (Jan 2015)
  • Open debate spurred Syria to destroy its chemical weapons. (Jan 2015)
  • Non-state organizations will have an increasing role. (Jan 2015)
  • Investments in international development is important to US. (May 2013)
  • Strengthen partnerships with Latin America. (Feb 2012)
  • Let Israel & Palestine negotiate about status of Jerusalem. (Jun 2008)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
Robert Sarvis on Foreign Policy
Libertarian Challenger for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
  • Libertarians want less intervention in foreign policy. (Jan 2014)
Corey Stewart on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Corey Stewart on other issues.
  • Support American Exceptionalism. (May 2018)
  • America First: defeat political correctness. (Sep 2017)
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
Scott Taylor on Foreign Policy
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Mark Warner on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Pakistan could emerge as world’s most dangerous nation. (Sep 2008)
  • UN participation & economic aid only when within US interest. (Jul 1996)
  • Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
  • Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Oct 2020)

House:


Don Beyer on Foreign Policy
Democratic House Member (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Don Beyer on other issues.
  • Oppose any UN declaration of Palestinian statehood. (Nov 2014)
  • As Swiss Ambassador, negotiated release of Iranian hostages. (Nov 2014)
  • Served as Ambassador to Switzerland and in Dept. of Commerce. (Oct 2014)
  • Outlook of engagement toward the world. (Oct 2014)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Dave Brat on Foreign Policy
Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for Dave Brat on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Cantor on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Eric Cantor on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Jihadists resent US occupation, not our beliefs. (May 2011)
  • American exceptionalism: we're not an ordinary nation. (Sep 2010)
  • Our enemies resent our beliefs; we are not imperialists. (Sep 2010)
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Support Iranian demonstrators against Iranian government. (Jun 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Ben Cline on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Cline on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Barbara Comstock on Foreign Policy
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Comstock on other issues.
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
Gerry Connolly on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gerry Connolly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated -1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Randy Forbes on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Randy Forbes on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -6 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Oppose Arms Treaty that limits gun trade to Israel & Taiwan. (Nov 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • Support Iranian demonstrators against Iranian government. (Jun 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Tom Garrett on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Garrett on other issues.
  • Depose Mideast governments that won't confront Radical Islam. (Nov 2016)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
Bob Goodlatte on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-6): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bob Goodlatte on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -3 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Nov 2013)
  • Restore American influence instead of "leading from behind". (Jun 2016)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Morgan Griffith on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 9): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Morgan Griffith on other issues.
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Oppose Arms Treaty that limits gun trade to Israel & Taiwan. (Nov 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Dec 2014)
  • Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap. (Jan 2015)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Robert Hurt on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Hurt on other issues.
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -3 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Oppose Arms Treaty that limits gun trade to Israel & Taiwan. (Nov 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
Elaine Luria on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elaine Luria on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Donald McEachin on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Donald McEachin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Rigell on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Rigell on other issues.
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -3 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Nov 2014)
Denver Riggleman on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Denver Riggleman on other issues.
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
Bobby Scott on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (VA-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Scott on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated +3 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Abigail Spanberger on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abigail Spanberger on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Jennifer Wexton on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Wexton on other issues.
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Rob Wittman on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jun 2014)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Madeleine Albright on Foreign Policy
Secretary of State 1997-2000: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Madeleine Albright on other issues.
  • Increased role for the United States in UN operations. (Dec 2018)
Creigh Deeds on Foreign Policy
Democrat Challenger (2009): Click here for Creigh Deeds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Gillespie on Foreign Policy
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Emphasize American exceptionalism; a force for good in world. (Feb 2012)
  • 1984: Threat of Communism drove me to Reagan. (Sep 2006)
Jim Gilmore on Foreign Policy
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • I have experience in domestic policy AND foreign policy. (Aug 2015)
  • Pursue terrorists into Pakistan, but maintain secrecy. (Sep 2008)
  • Let the world know that we have their interests at heart. (Apr 2007)
Mark Warner on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Pakistan could emerge as world’s most dangerous nation. (Sep 2008)
  • UN participation & economic aid only when within US interest. (Jul 1996)
  • Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
  • Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Oct 2020)
Rob Wittman on Foreign Policy
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jun 2014)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
James Moran on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (VA-8): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for James Moran on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
  • Allow Americans to travel to Cuba. (May 2000)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated +6 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Integrate gender into diplomatic and foreign aid processes. (Aug 2012)
  • Sponsored funding and supplying the Syrian rebels. (Apr 2013)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce. (Apr 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Afghanistan-Pakistan study group to assess exit strategy. (Aug 2010)
Frank Wolf on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-10): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Frank Wolf on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Urge China to respect religious freedom. (Mar 2001)
  • Suspend Russia's participation in the G-8. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated -3 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Mark Earley on Foreign Policy
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Mark Earley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hager on Foreign Policy
GOP 2000 Primary Candidate: Click here for John Hager on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Virgil Goode on Foreign Policy
Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • No embassies in Libya; no dictating by the UN. (Oct 2012)
  • Curtail expenditures to the United Nations. (Apr 2012)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Foreign aid often more harmful than helpful . (Dec 2000)
  • International Criminal Court decisions not valid for US. (Mar 2003)
Charles Robb on Foreign Policy
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Charles Robb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing a bill for trade sanctions if China sells weapons. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted NO on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted NO on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on Strengthening of the trade embargo against Cuba. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on ending Vietnam embargo. (Jan 1994)
  • Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
  • Libyan disarmament was a CIA success story. (Mar 2005)
Edward Schrock on Foreign Policy
Republican (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Edward Schrock on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
Herb Bateman on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Herb Bateman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
Tom Bliley on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Bliley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
Rick Boucher on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (VA-9): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Rick Boucher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Allow Americans to travel to Cuba. (May 2000)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
Jo Ann Davis on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Urge China to respect religious freedom. (Mar 2001)
  • International Criminal Court decisions not valid for US. (Mar 2003)
  • Withdraw from UNESCO. (Jun 2004)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
Tom Davis on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-11): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Tim Donner on Foreign Policy
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Donner on other issues.
  • China is an economic competitor and military threat. (Jul 2011)
Thelma Drake on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (VA-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thelma Drake on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
Jim Gilmore on Foreign Policy
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • I have experience in domestic policy AND foreign policy. (Aug 2015)
  • Pursue terrorists into Pakistan, but maintain secrecy. (Sep 2008)
  • Let the world know that we have their interests at heart. (Apr 2007)
Bob Marshall on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Marshall on other issues.
  • Re-examine our entangling alliances with 60 countries. (May 2012)
Harris Miller on Foreign Policy
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Harris Miller on other issues.
  • Engage allies in Iraq reconstruction. (Apr 2006)
Glenn Nye on Foreign Policy
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Glenn Nye on other issues.
  • Served in foreign service in Iraq, Afghanistan, & Gaza. (Apr 2010)
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Tom Perriello on Foreign Policy
Democrat (until 2010) (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
Owen Pickett on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Owen Pickett on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
Jamie Radtke on Foreign Policy
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for Jamie Radtke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norman Sisisky on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Norman Sisisky on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
John Warner on Foreign Policy
Republican Sr Senator (VA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Warner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
  • Voted NO on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on killing a bill for trade sanctions if China sells weapons. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
  • Voted YES on Strengthening of the trade embargo against Cuba. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on ending Vietnam embargo. (Jan 1994)
James Webb on Foreign Policy
Democratic Sr Senator (Retired): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for James Webb on other issues.
  • Greatest strategic threat: resolving relationship with China. (Oct 2015)
  • Prepare for unpredictable actions by North Korea. (Aug 2015)
  • Prefers confidence building gestures to deal with Iran. (Jul 2015)
  • China is the greatest long term threat to America. (Jul 2015)
  • We need a clearly articulated doctrine for the Mideast. (Oct 2014)
  • Arab Spring: stay out if no Americans at risk. (Oct 2014)
  • Focus on strategic threats like China, not Iraq. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
  • Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
George Allen on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for George Allen on other issues.
  • End foreign aid to Egypt until they join War on Terror. (Oct 2012)
  • Oppose foreign treaties that jeopardize our sovereignty. (Jul 2011)
  • Opposes linking Human Rights to trade with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports continuing Foreign Aid to Russia, Israel, & others. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
Nick Freitas on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for Nick Freitas on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Good on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Good on other issues.
Scott Taylor on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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