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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kevin Bryant on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Kneeling during anthem disrespects veterans. (May 2017)
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Lindsey Graham on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Soviet-style parade of military hardware shows weakness. (Mar 2018)
- American Muslims are the solution, not the problem. (Dec 2015)
- Problems in V.A. are real; threats to homeland are real. (Oct 2015)
- We need to monitor Islamic websites. (Sep 2015)
- Hillary Clinton let Benghazi become a death trap. (Sep 2015)
- Give military leaders anything they need. (Sep 2015)
- Stop closing military bases; I'll open MORE bases. (Sep 2015)
- Lack of ISIL strategy is Commander-in-Chief malpractice. (Jun 2015)
- Make homeschooled graduates eligible for military service. (Jun 2015)
- Maintain FISA electronic surveillance for terrorist suspects. (May 2015)
- Restore defense cuts made automatically by sequestration. (Mar 2015)
- The next stage of the fight against terrorism is in Africa. (Jan 2015)
- Fill Guantanamo with more terrorists instead of closing it. (Dec 2014)
- Benghazi:Focus on talking points, not how intel was gathered. (Nov 2014)
- Doing nothing about Benghazi leads to a more dangerous world. (Mar 2014)
- More budget & more than 440,000 troops against North Korea. (Mar 2014)
- NSA domestic spying only targets terrorism suspects. (Aug 2013)
- NSA leaker Edward Snowden is a felon, not a hero. (Jun 2013)
- Cuts to military systems will leave us with a hollow force. (Mar 2013)
- President did not do enough to protect Benghazi embassy. (Feb 2013)
- Canceling Pole/Czech missile defense capitulates to Russia. (Dec 2011)
- 2005: interrogations must follow US Army Field Manual rules. (Aug 2011)
- Ensure terrorists cannot sue American troops. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Yancey McGill on Homeland Security
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Henry McMaster on Homeland Security
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Republican:
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- Don't tax uniformed retirees: veterans, cops, firefighters. (Jan 2020)
- Proposes a significant investment in National Guard armories. (Jan 2020)
- Stop the financing of international terrorism. (Jan 2017)
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Tommy Pope on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for Governor (withdrew):
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- Allow opt-out for REAL ID rules for drivers licenses. (Mar 2017)
- Peace thru strength: provide military with needed resources. (Feb 2017)
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Mark Sanford on Homeland Security
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Biggest national security threat is debt and deficit. (Jul 2019)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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James Emerson Smith on Homeland Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Honors veterans by creating job opportunities for them. (May 2018)
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Catherine Templeton on Homeland Security
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Republican candidate for South Carolina Governor:
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- SC builds soldiers & embraces our heroes. (Mar 2018)
- Military shouldn't pay for gender reassignment surgery. (Aug 2017)
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John Warren on Homeland Security
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Senate:
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Lee Bright on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Jul 2014)
- Our liberty depends on a strong military. (Nov 2013)
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Joyce Dickerson on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- I'm mad as heel about delays in veterans' care. (May 2014)
- Take action against neglect of our veterans. (May 2014)
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Thomas Dixon on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for Senate:
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Lindsey Graham on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Soviet-style parade of military hardware shows weakness. (Mar 2018)
- American Muslims are the solution, not the problem. (Dec 2015)
- Problems in V.A. are real; threats to homeland are real. (Oct 2015)
- We need to monitor Islamic websites. (Sep 2015)
- Hillary Clinton let Benghazi become a death trap. (Sep 2015)
- Give military leaders anything they need. (Sep 2015)
- Stop closing military bases; I'll open MORE bases. (Sep 2015)
- Lack of ISIL strategy is Commander-in-Chief malpractice. (Jun 2015)
- Make homeschooled graduates eligible for military service. (Jun 2015)
- Maintain FISA electronic surveillance for terrorist suspects. (May 2015)
- Restore defense cuts made automatically by sequestration. (Mar 2015)
- The next stage of the fight against terrorism is in Africa. (Jan 2015)
- Fill Guantanamo with more terrorists instead of closing it. (Dec 2014)
- Benghazi:Focus on talking points, not how intel was gathered. (Nov 2014)
- Doing nothing about Benghazi leads to a more dangerous world. (Mar 2014)
- More budget & more than 440,000 troops against North Korea. (Mar 2014)
- NSA domestic spying only targets terrorism suspects. (Aug 2013)
- NSA leaker Edward Snowden is a felon, not a hero. (Jun 2013)
- Cuts to military systems will leave us with a hollow force. (Mar 2013)
- President did not do enough to protect Benghazi embassy. (Feb 2013)
- Canceling Pole/Czech missile defense capitulates to Russia. (Dec 2011)
- 2005: interrogations must follow US Army Field Manual rules. (Aug 2011)
- Ensure terrorists cannot sue American troops. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Jaime Harrison on Homeland Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Improve quality of care for veterans, including job programs. (Dec 2019)
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Brad Hutto on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Nancy Mace on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Provide resources for military's no-fail mission. (Jul 2013)
- Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Thomas Ravenel on Homeland Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- No NSA snooping; defend the Fourth Amendment. (Aug 2014)
- No more blood & treasure on 'nation-building' in Iraq. (Aug 2014)
- I want a military that defends America, not Germany or Japan. (Jul 2014)
- We absolutely must have the world's strongest military. (Jul 2014)
- We need bold leadership combating terrorists & terror states. (Sep 2004)
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Jay Stamper on Homeland Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- NSA domestic spying included innocent U.S. citizens. (Aug 2013)
- Increase funding for veterans' benefits; we need to do more. (Jul 2013)
- SC's military bases contribute $16B and 11,000 jobs. (Jul 2013)
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Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Homeland Security
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Rick Wade on Homeland Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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James Clyburn on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (SC-6):
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- Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Homeland Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Dedicate a staff person to work on behalf of veterans. (Apr 2013)
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Joe Cunningham on Homeland Security
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Jeff Duncan on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Trey Gowdy on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 4):
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- Defend our freedoms; remain diligent in our fight. (Oct 2011)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Mick Mulvaney on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- Military parade would cost $10M-$30M. (Mar 2018)
- Raise the top line defense number. (Jan 2017)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Ralph Norman on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Tommy Pope on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- Allow opt-out for REAL ID rules for drivers licenses. (Mar 2017)
- Peace thru strength: provide military with needed resources. (Feb 2017)
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Tom Rice on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- #1 priority: strengthen our Military. (Nov 2012)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
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Mark Sanford on Homeland Security
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Biggest national security threat is debt and deficit. (Jul 2019)
- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Tim Scott on Homeland Security
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Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1):
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- Require stronger evidence for FISA electronic surveillance. (May 2015)
- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- Keep Guantanamo Bay open; keep military tribunals. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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William Timmons on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 4):
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- The US only experiences true peace through strength. (May 2020)
- PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
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Joe Wilson on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (SC-2):
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- 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- 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. (Apr 2014)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Apr 2014)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Nikki Haley on Homeland Security
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Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018:
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- Persecuted immigrants are welcome--but not Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- We are a patriotic people; we love those in uniform. (Jan 2012)
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Mick Mulvaney on Homeland Security
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Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff:
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- Military parade would cost $10M-$30M. (Mar 2018)
- Raise the top line defense number. (Jan 2017)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
- Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Oct 2013)
- End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Oct 2013)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
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Jim Hodges on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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- Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
- Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
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David Beasley on Homeland Security
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| 2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor:
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Fritz Hollings on Homeland Security
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Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004:
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- 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 YES 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)
- Establish Maritime Security grants for ports and vessels. (Nov 2002)
- Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
- Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
- Rated 90% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bob Inglis on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted 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)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Alex Sanders on Homeland Security
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| 2002 Democratic Candidate (SC):
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Inez Tenenbaum on Homeland Security
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- Do whatever is necessary to win the war on terror. (Oct 2004)
- I will do whatever I can to support the war on terror. (Aug 2004)
- Supports war in Iraq, death penalty, secure homeland. (Jul 2004)
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Strom Thurmond on Homeland Security
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Former Republican Senator:
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- 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 NO 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)
- School assistance to survivors of injured federal police. (Oct 1996)
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Gresham Barrett on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (SC-3):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted 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 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)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Henry Brown on Homeland Security
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Republican Representative (SC-1):
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- Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Michael Cone on Homeland Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- A Stronger America: military & economic. (Jun 2008)
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Bob Conley on Homeland Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Military bases abroad are unconstitutional. (Oct 2008)
- Overseas occupations are breaking our military. (Jun 2008)
- Repeal Big Brother legislation & restore Constitution. (Jun 2008)
- Our empire-building abroad comparable to Roman empire. (May 2008)
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Jim DeMint on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Primary responsibility of government funding is defense. (Jul 2009)
- Opposed the 9/11 Commission at first but now for it. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Alvin Greene on Homeland Security
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Transfer $1trillion from Defence to Education. (Sep 2010)
- Involuntary honorable discharge after several decorations. (Jul 2010)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
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Mark McBride on Homeland Security
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Reduce size of VA and operate it more efficiently. (May 2008)
- Close 700 US military bases overseas. (May 2008)
- Create military to unequivocally end any national threat. (May 2008)
- US must be the Power that no one will engage. (May 2008)
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Mullins McLeod on Homeland Security
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Floyd Spence on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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John Spratt on Homeland Security
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Democratic Representative (SC-5):
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- 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 YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
- Voted NO on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
- Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
- Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
- Voted 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 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Jim DeMint on Homeland Security
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- Primary responsibility of government funding is defense. (Jul 2009)
- Opposed the 9/11 Commission at first but now for it. (Oct 2004)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Voted NO on requiring FISA court warrant to monitor US-to-foreign calls. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
- Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports banning homosexuals in the military. (Aug 2010)
- Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
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Lindsey Graham on Homeland Security
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Soviet-style parade of military hardware shows weakness. (Mar 2018)
- American Muslims are the solution, not the problem. (Dec 2015)
- Problems in V.A. are real; threats to homeland are real. (Oct 2015)
- We need to monitor Islamic websites. (Sep 2015)
- Hillary Clinton let Benghazi become a death trap. (Sep 2015)
- Give military leaders anything they need. (Sep 2015)
- Stop closing military bases; I'll open MORE bases. (Sep 2015)
- Lack of ISIL strategy is Commander-in-Chief malpractice. (Jun 2015)
- Make homeschooled graduates eligible for military service. (Jun 2015)
- Maintain FISA electronic surveillance for terrorist suspects. (May 2015)
- Restore defense cuts made automatically by sequestration. (Mar 2015)
- The next stage of the fight against terrorism is in Africa. (Jan 2015)
- Fill Guantanamo with more terrorists instead of closing it. (Dec 2014)
- Benghazi:Focus on talking points, not how intel was gathered. (Nov 2014)
- Doing nothing about Benghazi leads to a more dangerous world. (Mar 2014)
- More budget & more than 440,000 troops against North Korea. (Mar 2014)
- NSA domestic spying only targets terrorism suspects. (Aug 2013)
- NSA leaker Edward Snowden is a felon, not a hero. (Jun 2013)
- Cuts to military systems will leave us with a hollow force. (Mar 2013)
- President did not do enough to protect Benghazi embassy. (Feb 2013)
- Canceling Pole/Czech missile defense capitulates to Russia. (Dec 2011)
- 2005: interrogations must follow US Army Field Manual rules. (Aug 2011)
- Ensure terrorists cannot sue American troops. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
- Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
- Voted 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 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Prohibit torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
- Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
- Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
- Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
- No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
- Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
- No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
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Nancy Mace on Homeland Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Provide resources for military's no-fail mission. (Jul 2013)
- Pro-defense spending, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tim Scott on Homeland Security
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Republican Senator-Appointee:
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- Require stronger evidence for FISA electronic surveillance. (May 2015)
- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- Keep Guantanamo Bay open; keep military tribunals. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Apr 2013)
- $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
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