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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Jan Brewer on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jan Brewer on other issues.
  • Name Arizona as training site for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. (Jan 2010)
Doug Ducey on Homeland Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Ducey on other issues.
  • Increase tax exemption for vets. (Jan 2018)
Fred DuVal on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred DuVal on other issues.
  • Incent veterans' businesses in competitive bidding process. (Jul 2014)
Steve Farley on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor: Click here for Steve Farley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Garcia on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Garcia on other issues.
  • Trained as a nuclear/bio/chemical warfare specialist. (May 2017)
Phil Gordon on Homeland Security
Mayor of Phoenix: Click here for Phil Gordon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marco Lopez on Homeland Security
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Marco Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
JL Mealer on Homeland Security
Independent for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Oppose the Patriot Act; but support profiling. (Sep 2011)
  • Expand armed forces programs. (Sep 2011)

Senate:

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Deedra Abboud on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Deedra Abboud on other issues.
  • Opposes expanding the military. (Mar 2018)
  • Veterans are ignored, forgotten, and deserve more. (Dec 2017)
Joe Arpaio on Homeland Security
Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Arpaio on other issues.
  • Our concern should be terrorism, not border-crossers' rights. (Dec 2016)
Jeff Flake on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Cut $475M from unwanted littoral combat ship. (Aug 2018)
  • 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 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 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 NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Homeland Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Reform the VA to improve care for veterans. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports Iranian nuclear deal & Congressional debate on war. (Oct 2016)
  • Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed. (May 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Doug Marks on Homeland Security
Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Marks on other issues.
  • Bring the troops HOME, rather than expanding the military. (Mar 2018)
Martha McSally on Homeland Security
Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Allow servicewomen to avoid body coverings in Saudi Arabia. (Oct 2015)
  • End reckless, across the board military cuts. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect our $1B investment in the A-10 Warthog. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
JL Mealer on Homeland Security
Independent Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Oppose the Patriot Act; but support profiling. (Sep 2011)
  • Expand armed forces programs. (Sep 2011)
Kyrsten Sinema on Homeland Security
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Veterans deserve a simple, easy, and fast benefits system. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)

House:

Ron Barber on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Barber on other issues.
  • Advocate for Southern Arizona's military installations. (Jun 2012)
Andy Biggs on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Andy Biggs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Trent Franks on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AZ-2): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Trent Franks 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 NO on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% 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. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
Ruben Gallego on Homeland Security
Democratic House Member (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Gallego on other issues.
  • 2009: pushed to overturn military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". (May 2014)
  • Troops in Iraq got inadequate resources. (May 2014)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Paul Gosar on Homeland Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gosar 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)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (May 2014)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (May 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Raul Grijalva on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (AZ-7): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Raul Grijalva 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 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 NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Give higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. (Feb 2007)
  • Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
  • 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. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • Rated Funding wars separately is gimmick against sequestration. (Apr 2015)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Reform the VA to improve care for veterans. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports Iranian nuclear deal & Congressional debate on war. (Oct 2016)
  • Voted with GOP for DoD bill that Obama vetoed. (May 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Debbie Lesko on Homeland Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Lesko on other issues.
  • The military should have the best equipment around. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:Don't cut defense to balance budget. (Aug 2018)
Martha McSally on Homeland Security
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Allow servicewomen to avoid body coverings in Saudi Arabia. (Oct 2015)
  • End reckless, across the board military cuts. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect our $1B investment in the A-10 Warthog. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports targeting terrorists, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Tom O`Halleran on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom O`Halleran on other issues.
  • Let veterans go outside VA hospitals, on VA's dime. (Nov 2016)
David Schweikert on Homeland Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Schweikert on other issues.
  • Make sure our military has every necessary resource. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Kyrsten Sinema on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Veterans deserve a simple, easy, and fast benefits system. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports reducing defense spending. (Sep 2012)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
Greg Stanton on Homeland Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for Greg Stanton on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Janet Napolitano-Gov on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet: Click here for Janet Napolitano-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Riggs on Homeland Security
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Ed Pastor on Homeland Security
Democratic Representative (AZ-4): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pastor 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 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 NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better. (Jun 2001)
  • Rated 78% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Address abuses of electronic monitoring in the workplace. (Apr 1993)
  • Establish a Women's Bureau in Dept. of Veterans Affairs. (Aug 1993)
Matt Salmon on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Matt Salmon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict domestic monitoring of phone calls. (Dec 2013)
  • End bulk data collection under USA PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Apr 2015)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Jane Dee Hull on Homeland Security
Former Republican Governor (1997-2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jane Dee Hull on other issues.
  • Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
  • Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)
  • Study terrorist threats against nuclear waste repositories. (Aug 2001)
J.D. Hayworth on Homeland Security
2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
J.D. Hayworth on Homeland Security
Republican (until 2007) (District 6): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Stuart Starky on Homeland Security
2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stuart Starky on other issues.
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted YES on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997)
Bob Stump on Homeland Security
Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stump 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)
Don Bivens on Homeland Security
Former Democratic Challenger (2012): Click here for Don Bivens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Flake on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Cut $475M from unwanted littoral combat ship. (Aug 2018)
  • 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 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 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 NO on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002)
  • End draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. (Mar 2013)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
Rudy Garcia on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rudy Garcia on other issues.
  • Repeal the Patriot Act. (Mar 2010)
  • We already have the largest military in the world. (Mar 2010)
  • Demilitarize by stopping nukes & reducing bases. (Nov 2008)
Gabby Giffords on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Gabby Giffords 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)
  • Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays. (Mar 2010)
  • Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Rodney Glassman on Homeland Security
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rodney Glassman on other issues.
  • Give veterans the best health care, disability, & pensions. (Mar 2010)
Bryan Hackbarth on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bryan Hackbarth on other issues.
  • Fight to keep military bases in Arizona. (Jan 2012)
Jim Kolbe on Homeland Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Kolbe 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 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)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Harry Mitchell on Homeland Security
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Harry Mitchell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (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)
  • Study & address suicides among veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
Jim Pederson on Homeland Security
Democratic challenger, state party chair: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Pederson on other issues.
  • Investigate NSA secret wiretapping program. (May 2006)
  • Refocus on winning the War on Terror. (May 2006)
  • Give our border patrols & police the tools they need. (Dec 2005)
Ben Quayle on Homeland Security
Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ben Quayle on other issues.
  • Provide resources and support to our armed forces. (Sep 2010)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Member of House Committee on Homeland Security. (Mar 2011)
Rick Renzi on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AZ-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Rick Renzi on other issues.
  • Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004)
  • Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Set minimum spending on defense at 4% of GDP. (Dec 2007)
David Ruben on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Ruben on other issues.
  • Patriot Act harms civil liberties. (May 2012)
  • Overemphasis on force to solve domestic & world problems. (May 2012)
Richard Carmona on Homeland Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Carmona on other issues.
  • Remain vigilant about terrorism; it still threatens US. (Mar 2012)
  • Opposes banning military gay marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • by VoteVets.org; against wasteful defense spending. (Nov 2012)
Mark Kelly on Homeland Security
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Mark Kelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Kyl on Homeland Security
Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Jon Kyl on other issues.
  • 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 YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
Jim Lamon on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jim Lamon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Blake Masters on Homeland Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Blake Masters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John McCain on Homeland Security
Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ): Click here for 115 full quotes OR click here for John McCain on other issues.
  • Long-time foe of LCS, littoral combat ship. (Aug 2018)
  • 3% increase in military is not enough; we need more. (Mar 2017)
  • Vietnam POW: Ashamed of signing false confession. (Nov 2010)
  • Obama opposed surge even after it appeared effective. (Jan 2010)
  • 2008: guaranteed college for vets creates retention problems. (Jan 2010)
  • FactCheck: Pushed for immediate withdrawal from Somalia. (Oct 2008)
  • FactCheck: Voted against Lebanon deployment, but post-hoc. (Oct 2008)
  • Credit Bush, troops, & luck, for not another 9/11. (Sep 2008)
  • I hate war; it’s terrible beyond imagination. (Sep 2008)
  • Clinton & Bush missed opportunities to get bin Laden. (Sep 2008)
  • Disagrees with Bush often; but credits no attacks since 9/11. (Aug 2008)
  • Applying habeas to Guantanamo let 30 terrorists attack US. (Jun 2008)
  • GovWatch: Only 13 Gitmo recidivists & none attacked US. (Jun 2008)
  • Improve human intelligence to get Osama bin Laden. (Jan 2008)
  • Surveillance of overseas communications is ok. (Dec 2007)
  • Ok to hold even US citizens as enemy combatants. (Dec 2007)
  • Consult lawyers on war decisions; no half-cocked war basis. (Oct 2007)
  • Ran the largest squadron in the US Navy. (Oct 2007)
  • After 9/11, ask Americans to join military or AmeriCorps. (Oct 2007)
  • Let loose smart, tough spies to catch Bin Laden. (Oct 2007)
  • His Military Commissions Act ended up denying habeas corpus. (Oct 2007)
  • 1973: Spokesperson for Operation Homecoming. (Oct 2007)
  • 1977:Appointed as Navy liaison to Congress. (Oct 2007)
  • 1970s: Communists negotiate when faced with force. (Oct 2007)
  • I admire TR's zest for combat & pugnacious vitality. (Oct 2007)
  • Leading proponent for drastically expanding National Service. (Oct 2007)
  • Boost standing army from 750,000 to 900,000. (Oct 2007)
  • Half of world's defense spending should be US as global cop. (Oct 2007)
  • I’ve spent my life leading on national security issues. (Sep 2007)
  • Radical Islamic extremism is a hydra-headed challenge. (Aug 2007)
  • I support the Bush doctrine of pre-emptive war. (Jan 2006)
  • We must provide our children a strong, better country. (Aug 2004)
  • A lack of complacency shouldn’t provoke a lack of confidence. (Aug 2004)
  • We don’t have as much to fear as we had in the past. (Apr 2004)
  • Those who gave their lives deserve to be remembered. (Apr 2004)
  • First reaction to Sept 11: “This is war”. (May 2002)
  • Argued for base closings even in the wake of 9/11. (May 2002)
  • Channel fear into productive missions and activities. (May 2002)
  • 1993: Led effort to normalize relations with Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Accused in 2000 SC primary of ignoring veterans' groups. (Oct 2001)
  • Focuses on issue-specific waste, not overall Pentagon reform. (Sep 2000)
  • “Rogue state rollback” avoids use of US troops. (Mar 2000)
  • Accepts gays in military under current policy. (Jan 2000)
  • Military’s political leaders need military backgrounds. (Jan 2000)
  • Women have proven themselves in combat-no restrictions. (Dec 1999)
  • Bombing useless targets in Vietnam destroyed US morale. (Nov 1999)
  • Pres. needs experience more than briefing books. (Sep 1999)
  • Discard ABM Treaty and develop a missile defense. (Apr 1999)
  • Use force, with US control, only for vital interests. (Apr 1999)

    Defense Spending
  • Make all defense contracts fixed-cost; costs out of control. (Sep 2008)
  • Cited 245 pork projects, or $3.5M waste in defense bill. (Oct 2007)
  • Clean up waste in defense acquisition. (May 2007)
  • Eliminate defense pork, but increase most other defense. (Nov 2004)
  • Terminate C-130, B-2, and Seawolf; use funds to modernize. (Dec 1999)
  • Politicians keep unneeded bases open for political purposes. (Dec 1999)
  • Keep health care promises to aging veterans. (Nov 1999)
  • $6.4B of military spending waste is a disgrace. (Oct 1999)
  • Raise military pay to avoid military draft. (Aug 1999)
  • Military personnel on food stamps is a national disgrace. (Aug 1999)
  • Europeans should spend more on defense, within NATO. (Apr 1999)

    Torture
  • 2005: interrogations must follow US Army Field Manual rules. (Aug 2011)
  • Bush administration’s waterboarding was torture. (Aug 2008)
  • McCain Amendment: Torture ban passed by veto-proof majority. (Jul 2008)
  • Hiding torture is wrong, and harms US credibility abroad. (Dec 2007)
  • Waterboarding is torture; we’re not going to torture people. (Nov 2007)
  • Waterboarding is torture; & as A.G., Mukasey will declare it. (Nov 2007)
  • Torture supported only by people without military experience. (Sep 2007)
  • Torture is ineffective as interrogation & for world opinion. (May 2007)
  • Close Guantanamo Bay prison; announce no-torture policy. (Apr 2007)
  • Torture has never worked throughout history. (Apr 2007)
  • Abusing prisoners hurts America's cause in War on Terror. (Sep 2006)

    Vietnam
  • Experience has taught me: the US military must not fail. (Sep 2008)
  • Inappropriate to lie to public; tell Americans what we face. (Sep 2008)
  • 1973: America is better country than when I left 6 years ago. (Mar 2008)
  • Vietnam generation still haunted by specter of Vietnam. (Oct 2007)
  • Casualty of Vietnam was loss of America’s faith in herself. (Oct 2007)
  • Worked with John Kerry on Vietnam POWs. (Oct 2007)
  • Immutable principle of war: luck is unreliable. (Aug 2007)
  • Vietnam not wrong, but how it was fought and led was. (Sep 2002)
  • Disagrees with Perot: No more POWs in Vietnam. (Feb 2000)
  • Vietnam was a worthy cause despite losing. (Nov 1999)

    Voting Record
  • Keep “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy - it works. (Jan 2000)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998)
  • Voted NO 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 NO on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)
  • Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored bill giving higher priority to rail security. (Jul 2005)
  • Sponsored bill banning torture of terrorists in US custody. (Jul 2005)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored bill for Iraq budget to be part of defense budget. (Jun 2006)
  • Improve educational assistance for veterans. (Apr 2008)
  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Jan 2015)
  • $515B for military plus $89B off sequester for wars. (Oct 2015)
John Shadegg on Homeland Security
Republican Representative (AZ-3): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for John Shadegg 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 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 draft registration; all-volunteer forces . (Dec 2000)
  • Federal duty to provide missile defense . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Military spouses don't lose voting residency while abroad. (Feb 2009)
  • No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)
Kelli Ward on Homeland Security
Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelli Ward on other issues.
  • Support AZ military bases; base more aircraft in AZ. (Nov 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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