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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Lee Carter on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Lee Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amanda Chase on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for governor of Virginia: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirk Cox on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kirk Cox on other issues.
  • Introduced over 120 bills for veterans and their families. (Feb 2021)
  • Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies. (Apr 2013)
Ken Cuccinelli on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger : Click here for Ken Cuccinelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Justin Fairfax on Homeland Security
Virginia Democratic Governor: Click here for Justin Fairfax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Carroll Foy on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Carroll Foy on other issues.
  • One of the first African-American women to graduate from VMI. (Feb 2021)
  • Restore programs that help veterans enter the workforce. (Feb 2021)
Mark Herring on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Mark Herring on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Kaine on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Clinton has an actual plan to beat terrorism; Trump doesn't. (Oct 2016)
  • Reagan warned about fools & maniacs with nuclear weapons. (Oct 2016)
  • Terrorism threat is down due to killing Osama and Iran deal. (Oct 2016)
  • Inspired to follow current events during the Vietnam war. (Jul 2016)
  • Help "Blue Water" veterans harmed by Agent Orange. (Sep 2015)
  • Pushed for health care for the 9/11 first responders. (Sep 2015)
  • Do more to expedite transferring Guantanamo detainees out. (Sep 2015)
  • Voted to reform the PATRIOT act but can't just let it expire. (May 2015)
  • Power given president after 9/11 too broad. (Jan 2015)
  • Time to rethink Patriot Act. (Jan 2014)
  • Budget cuts made us vulnerable to Libya embassy attack. (Oct 2012)
  • Religious liberty without government punishment. (Oct 2012)
  • Let Bush tax cuts expire instead of automatic defense cuts. (Sep 2012)
  • All-cuts approach leaves TRICARE & nat'l defense vulnerable. (May 2012)
  • Repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell": let gays serve in military. (May 2012)
  • Troop Talent Act: ease transition to civilian careers. (Feb 2012)
  • Open all combat roles to women. (Feb 2012)
  • Thankful that torture is a foreign policy instrument no more. (May 2009)
  • Expand job benefits for members of the Virginia Guard. (Jan 2007)
  • Focus on counter-terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness. (Nov 2005)
  • Maintain the military presence in Virginia. (Nov 2005)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Terry McAuliffe on Homeland Security
Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Terry McAuliffe on other issues.
  • Expand Virginia Values Veterans program: help vets find work. (Jan 2017)
  • Foolish sequestration cost VA $9.8B in military contracts. (Jan 2015)
  • Soldiers at Walter Reed are upbeat despite injuries. (Jan 2007)
Jennifer McClellan on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer McClellan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob McDonnell on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob McDonnell on other issues.
  • In-state tuition for all members of Virginia National Guard. (Jan 2012)
Ralph Northam on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Northam on other issues.
  • Tuition assistance for National Guard, plus Tech Talent. (Jan 2019)
  • Strengthen Virginia's relationship with the Armed Services. (Nov 2013)
Tom Perriello on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Ensuring our troops are protected & then supported as vet. (Nov 2008)
Robert Sarvis on Homeland Security
Libertarian nominee for Governor: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Wagner on Homeland Security
Republican: Click here for Frank Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Amanda Chase on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Gade on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Gade on other issues.
  • Judicious use of military force abroad to fight terrorism. (Nov 2020)
  • Stronger national defense: focus on growth of Navy. (May 2020)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Ed Gillespie on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Condemn deep and dangerous defense-budget cuts. (Feb 2012)
  • 2004: Kerry voted against many important weapons systems. (Sep 2006)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Kaine on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • Clinton has an actual plan to beat terrorism; Trump doesn't. (Oct 2016)
  • Reagan warned about fools & maniacs with nuclear weapons. (Oct 2016)
  • Terrorism threat is down due to killing Osama and Iran deal. (Oct 2016)
  • Inspired to follow current events during the Vietnam war. (Jul 2016)
  • Help "Blue Water" veterans harmed by Agent Orange. (Sep 2015)
  • Pushed for health care for the 9/11 first responders. (Sep 2015)
  • Do more to expedite transferring Guantanamo detainees out. (Sep 2015)
  • Voted to reform the PATRIOT act but can't just let it expire. (May 2015)
  • Power given president after 9/11 too broad. (Jan 2015)
  • Time to rethink Patriot Act. (Jan 2014)
  • Budget cuts made us vulnerable to Libya embassy attack. (Oct 2012)
  • Religious liberty without government punishment. (Oct 2012)
  • Let Bush tax cuts expire instead of automatic defense cuts. (Sep 2012)
  • All-cuts approach leaves TRICARE & nat'l defense vulnerable. (May 2012)
  • Repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell": let gays serve in military. (May 2012)
  • Troop Talent Act: ease transition to civilian careers. (Feb 2012)
  • Open all combat roles to women. (Feb 2012)
  • Thankful that torture is a foreign policy instrument no more. (May 2009)
  • Expand job benefits for members of the Virginia Guard. (Jan 2007)
  • Focus on counter-terrorism and bioterrorism preparedness. (Nov 2005)
  • Maintain the military presence in Virginia. (Nov 2005)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Respect sequestration on defense budget without gimmicks. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Robert Sarvis on Homeland Security
Libertarian Challenger for Senate: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Corey Stewart on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stewart on other issues.
  • Expand the military. (May 2018)
Scott Taylor on Homeland Security
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Protects military base access roads from sea-level rise. (May 2018)
  • Be prepared to fight with tremendous precision & lethality. (Nov 2016)
Mark Warner on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • World-class benefits for military veterans. (Oct 2008)
  • Remove the “ghost fleet” of 100 aging ships in James River. (Mar 2008)
  • Relax wiretapping restrictions for the FBI. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)

House:

Don Beyer on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Beyer on other issues.
  • We owe veterans and families the best our nation can offer. (Oct 2014)
  • Be wise in defense budget & achieve efficiencies. (Oct 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Dave Brat on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Brat on other issues.
  • Maintain a strong national defense. (Jun 2014)
Eric Cantor on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-7): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Eric Cantor on other issues.
  • Gitmo deals with terrorists as a different kind of danger. (Sep 2010)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ben Cline on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ben Cline on other issues.
  • Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies. (Jan 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Barbara Comstock on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Comstock on other issues.
  • Spokesperson for post-9-11 Justice Dept. on War on Terror. (Nov 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Gerry Connolly on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gerry Connolly on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Sell F16 fighter aircraft to Taiwan. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Randy Forbes on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Randy Forbes 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)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Mar 2015)
Tom Garrett on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Garrett on other issues.
  • Warrantless bulk data collection is unconstitutional. (Nov 2016)
  • Ensure best training, best equipment and best leadership. (Nov 2016)
Bob Goodlatte on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-6): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Bob Goodlatte on other issues.
  • Prioritize investments in our nuclear deterrent. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (May 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Morgan Griffith on Homeland Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Morgan Griffith 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)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Robert Hurt on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Hurt on other issues.
  • Fully fund our anti-terrorism efforts at home and abroad. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Elaine Luria on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elaine Luria on other issues.
  • Provide a critical pay raise for disabled veterans. (May 2020)
  • Navy vet to represent district with largest navy base. (Oct 2018)
Donald McEachin on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donald McEachin on other issues.
  • Ban most use of drones by state and local agencies. (Jan 2018)
  • Reform and fully fund the VA. (Nov 2016)
Scott Rigell on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott Rigell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Denver Riggleman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Denver Riggleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bobby Scott on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (VA-3): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Scott on other issues.
  • No one had a chance to read the PATRIOT Act; just a mad dash. (Feb 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 NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Abigail Spanberger on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Abigail Spanberger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Wexton on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Jennifer Wexton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Wittman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Ensure military funding needed for war on terror. (Apr 2008)
  • Terrorist networks must be disrupted. (Mar 2008)
  • 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Madeleine Albright on Homeland Security
Secretary of State 1997-2000: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Madeleine Albright on other issues.
  • Use civilians where possible; military reserves predictably. (Jan 2006)
Creigh Deeds on Homeland Security
Democrat Challenger (2009): Click here for Creigh Deeds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Gillespie on Homeland Security
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Condemn deep and dangerous defense-budget cuts. (Feb 2012)
  • 2004: Kerry voted against many important weapons systems. (Sep 2006)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jim Gilmore on Homeland Security
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Psychology services should be included in veteran benefits. (Jan 2016)
  • I think Gitmo ought to remain open. (Jan 2016)
  • Dangerous to give Iran option to develop nuclear program. (Jan 2016)
  • There will be further terror attacks; prepare for a long war. (Aug 2015)
  • Pre-9-11, Congress sensed terrorism was a rising threat. (Sep 2009)
  • Close the pay gap for long-term military retention. (Oct 2008)
  • Fighting terrorism too important for partisan politics. (Mar 2006)
  • Was Governor of Virginia during 9/11 Pentagon attack. (Mar 2006)
  • Chaired commission on Terrorism Involving WMD. (Dec 2003)
  • There will never be a 100% guarantee of security. (Dec 2003)
  • Get homeland security money into hands of local governments. (Mar 2003)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Mark Warner on Homeland Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • World-class benefits for military veterans. (Oct 2008)
  • Remove the “ghost fleet” of 100 aging ships in James River. (Mar 2008)
  • Relax wiretapping restrictions for the FBI. (Nov 1996)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
  • Exempt Veterans Affairs from federal hiring freeze. (Jan 2017)
Rob Wittman on Homeland Security
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Ensure military funding needed for war on terror. (Apr 2008)
  • Terrorist networks must be disrupted. (Mar 2008)
  • 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Member of House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
James Moran on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (VA-8): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for James Moran on other issues.
  • Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted NO on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Sponsored defunding nuclear-armed aircraft and nuclear R&D or testing. (Apr 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
Frank Wolf on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-10): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Frank Wolf 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 federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Free postage for soldiers serving abroad. (Jan 2009)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Mark Earley on Homeland Security
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Mark Earley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hager on Homeland Security
GOP 2000 Primary Candidate: Click here for John Hager on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Virgil Goode on Homeland Security
Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • Patriot Act harm civil liberties for U.S. Citizens. (May 2012)
  • No funds to expand armed forces now. (May 2012)
  • Cut defense spending, but not veterans benefits. (Apr 2012)
  • 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 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)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Allow assassination of terrorist leaders. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Charles Robb on Homeland Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Charles Robb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES 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 NO 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 YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Innovate intelligence-gathering for future hard targets. (Mar 2005)
  • Assessments of al Qaida in Afghanistan in 2001 were accurate. (Mar 2005)
  • CIA needs more focus on counterterrorism. (Mar 2005)
  • So-called Legal Issues are myths; not real CIA hindrances. (Mar 2005)
  • Intelligence community shares information poorly. (Mar 2005)
  • CIA should work more with scientists to understand WMDs. (Mar 2005)
Edward Schrock on Homeland Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Edward Schrock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Herb Bateman on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Herb Bateman 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)
Tom Bliley on Homeland Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Bliley 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)
Rick Boucher on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (VA-9): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Rick Boucher 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 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 YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Jo Ann Davis on Homeland Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Davis 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)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)
Tom Davis on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-11): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Tom Davis 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 NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • 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 continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 22% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Tim Donner on Homeland Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Donner on other issues.
  • Parts of Patriot Act offensive to constitutional protections. (Sep 2011)
  • Cut bureaucratic fat while retaining military muscle. (Sep 2011)
Thelma Drake on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (VA-2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Thelma Drake 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)
  • Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Appoint chiropractors as commissioned officers. (Apr 2008)
Jim Gilmore on Homeland Security
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Psychology services should be included in veteran benefits. (Jan 2016)
  • I think Gitmo ought to remain open. (Jan 2016)
  • Dangerous to give Iran option to develop nuclear program. (Jan 2016)
  • There will be further terror attacks; prepare for a long war. (Aug 2015)
  • Pre-9-11, Congress sensed terrorism was a rising threat. (Sep 2009)
  • Close the pay gap for long-term military retention. (Oct 2008)
  • Fighting terrorism too important for partisan politics. (Mar 2006)
  • Was Governor of Virginia during 9/11 Pentagon attack. (Mar 2006)
  • Chaired commission on Terrorism Involving WMD. (Dec 2003)
  • There will never be a 100% guarantee of security. (Dec 2003)
  • Get homeland security money into hands of local governments. (Mar 2003)
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
Bob Marshall on Homeland Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Marshall on other issues.
  • Against "don't ask, don't tell" as Navy officer in 1990s. (May 2012)
  • No draft; we already have no military rival. (May 2008)
Harris Miller on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Harris Miller on other issues.
  • Opposes don’t ask, don’t tell rule for military. (Jun 2006)
  • Ensure protective equipment and social services for troops. (Apr 2006)
  • Won’t stand idly by while government spies on citizens. (Jan 2006)
Glenn Nye on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Glenn Nye on other issues.
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Tom Perriello on Homeland Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Ensuring our troops are protected & then supported as vet. (Nov 2008)
Owen Pickett on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Owen Pickett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
Jamie Radtke on Homeland Security
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jamie Radtke on other issues.
  • Creating Department of Homeland Defense was not necessary. (Apr 2012)
  • A strong military is essential to our security. (Jul 2011)
  • Rove wire tappings & email tracing need judicial review. (Jul 2011)
Norman Sisisky on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Norman Sisisky on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
John Warner on Homeland Security
Republican Sr Senator (VA): Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for John Warner on other issues.
  • Strenuous opposition to prohibiting prisoner harsh treatment. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted 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 YES 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)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Hiding sources made post-9-11 analysis impossible. (Jul 2004)
  • CIA depends too heavily on defectors & not enough on HUMINT. (Jul 2004)
  • Administration did not pressure CIA on WMD conclusions. (Jul 2004)
  • Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
James Webb on Homeland Security
Democratic Sr Senator (Retired): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for James Webb on other issues.
  • I wrote and passed the post-9-11 G.I. Bill. (Oct 2015)
  • Destroy government records of personal info after some time. (Oct 2015)
  • I opened up more billets to Navy women than anyone. (Aug 2015)
  • President should consult Congress about POW exchanges. (Jun 2014)
  • No draft; 5% tax break to recruit soldiers. (Sep 2006)
  • Continue terrorist interrogations within Geneva Accord rules. (Sep 2006)
  • Wrote “Women Can’t Fight” in ‘79; now OK with military women. (Sep 2006)
  • Decisions about women in military should be made militarily. (Sep 2006)
  • Supports don’t ask, don’t tell rule for military. (Jun 2006)
  • Quit Reagan administration protesting cuts to Navy budget. (Jun 2006)
  • Republicans are illegally wiretapping Americans. (Apr 2006)
  • Added soldiers’ statue to Vietnam Memorial. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
George Allen on Homeland Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for George Allen on other issues.
  • Military readiness more important than congressional consent. (May 2012)
  • More concerned with army's readiness than war authorization. (May 2012)
  • Spending necessary to bolster the military, post-9-11. (May 2012)
  • 52,000 earmarks, but mostly for defense & security. (Apr 2012)
  • Continue terrorist interrogations but without torture. (Sep 2006)
  • Wrong to bar women from VMI; did it to be gentlemanly. (Sep 2006)
  • Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
  • Build SDI; pay soldiers more. (Sep 2000)
  • 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 YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
Nick Freitas on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nick Freitas on other issues.
  • Help our veterans with reentry into civilian life. (Jul 2017)
Bob Good on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Good on other issues.
Scott Taylor on Homeland Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Protects military base access roads from sea-level rise. (May 2018)
  • Be prepared to fight with tremendous precision & lethality. (Nov 2016)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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