Heath Shuler on Homeland Security

Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Heath Shuler on other issues. Voted NO on requiring FISA warrants for wiretaps in US, but not abroad. (Mar 2008) Voted YES on Veto override: Congressional oversight of CIA interrogations. (Mar 2008) Voted YES on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007) Voted YES on restricting no-bid defense contracts. (Mar 2007)

Mel Watt on Homeland Security

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt 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 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) End the use of anti-personnel mines. (Mar 2001) Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003) Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Cass Ballenger on Homeland Security

Republican (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues. 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) No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Richard Burr on Homeland Security

Jr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues. Support the 9/11 Commission but it was too slow. (Sep 2004) 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 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 11% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003) No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Bill Hefner on Homeland Security

Democrat (District 8): Click here for Bill Hefner on other issues. No stance on record.

Charles Taylor on Homeland Security

Republican (District 11): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor on other issues. Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant. (Sep 2006) Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight. (Apr 2006) Voted YES on federalizing rules for driver licenses to hinder terrorists. (Feb 2005) Voted YES on continuing military recruitment on college campuses. (Feb 2005) Voted NO on supporting new position of Director of National Intelligence. (Dec 2004) Voted YES on adopting the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. (Oct 2004) Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003) Voted YES on permitting commercial airline pilots to carry guns. (Jul 2002) Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999) Voted YES on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999) Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003) No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

James Hunt on Homeland Security

Former Democrat: Click here for James Hunt on other issues. No stance on record.

Frank Ballance on Homeland Security

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues. Voted YES on emergency $78B for war in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2003)

Eva Clayton on Homeland Security

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eva Clayton on other issues. Voted YES on $266 billion Defense Appropriations bill. (Jul 1999) Voted NO on deploying SDI. (Mar 1999) Recognize women veterans; assist military families. (Jul 1999)

David Funderburk on Homeland Security

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Funderburk on other issues. No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Fred Heineman on Homeland Security

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred Heineman on other issues. No US troops under UN command; more defense spending. (Sep 1994)

Erskine Bowles on Homeland Security

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues. Support the 9/11 Commission. (Sep 2004) Expand military facilities and related businesses. (Jul 2004) Bring more defense contracts and defense-related businesses. (Jul 2004) Cover civilian jobs and active duty service pay differences. (Jul 2004) Fix the administrative payroll problems. (Jul 2004) Double the Child Tax Credit for activated guardsmen. (Jul 2004) Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004) Assess options for early retirement for reservists. (Jul 2004) Support Military Family Readiness Groups. (Jul 2004)

John Edwards on Homeland Security

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 49 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues. Appropriate to talk to Musharraf after Bhutto assassination. (Jan 2008) Provide medical care and job training for veterans. (Jan 2008) Colleges must allow military recruiters for ROTC on campus. (Jan 2008) End Bush's illegal spying on American citizens. (Dec 2007) Bush created a national embarrassment at Guantanamo. (Dec 2007) Torture does not work & undermines our moral authority. (Dec 2007) I think we need a president who asks Americans to sacrifice. (Dec 2007) Don't-ask-don't-tell is discriminatory & bad for military. (Aug 2007) Close Guantanamo; end torture; comply with Geneva. (Jun 2007) President is not above law; no spying on Americans. (Jun 2007) Require deployed troops to be fully trained and equipped. (Apr 2007) End $250 registration fee for veterans getting healthcare. (Mar 2007) Iraq/Afghan soldiers shouldn't beg or pay for benefits. (Jun 2005) Cannot sacrifice rights & freedoms that define America. (Nov 2004) Attention to bin Laden was diverted because of Iraq. (Oct 2004) Important things haven't been done to make America safe. (Oct 2004) Bush opposed a 9/11 commission and a Homeland Security Dept. (Oct 2004) We weren't attacked by Saddam Hussein. (Oct 2004) Cast a global net for terrorists. (Aug 2004) Improve intelligence capabilities to counter terrorism. (Aug 2004) Cut off terrorists funds. (Aug 2004) Prevent Afghanistan & others from becoming terrorist havens. (Aug 2004) Individual Ready Reserve call-up is used as a backdoor draft. (Aug 2004) Expand active duty and Army's forces to security peace. (Aug 2004) Offer a military modernization plan for the troops. (Aug 2004) Ensure Americans in uniform receive benefits they deserve. (Aug 2004) Make better use of the National Guard. (Aug 2004) Keep our promises to American veterans. (Aug 2004) We must and we will treat our veterans better. (Jul 2004) Protect our country without sacrificing rights and freedoms. (Mar 2004) Americans are safer at home when we are respected abroad. (Aug 2003) Nuclear Proliferation Lead a long-term effort to rid the world of nuclear weapons. (Nov 2007) No hypothetical nuke talk in Pakistan; eliminate all nukes. (Aug 2007) Concerned about Iran, but alternatives over military strike. (Feb 2007) Ad-hoc proliferation policy does not work over the long-term. (Jan 2006) Serious threats about terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons. (Jan 2006) No connection between the attacks of 9/11 and Saddam Hussein. (Oct 2004) Secure Russian loose nukes from getting to rogue nations. (Jul 2004) Voting Record Supports a new homeland intelligence agency, with safeguards. (Aug 2003) Voted YES on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999) Voted NO 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) Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001) Rated 40% by SANE, indicating a mixed record on military issues. (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)

Lauch Faircloth on Homeland Security

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues. Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998) Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997) Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997) Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996) Voted YES on 1996 Defense Appropriations. (Sep 1995)

Jesse Helms on Homeland Security

Former Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms on other issues. US can intervene against dictators, regardless of UN. (Jan 2000) Voted NO on adopting the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. (Oct 1999) Voted NO on allowing another round of military base closures. (May 1999) Voted YES on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels. (May 1999) Voted YES on deploying National Missile Defense ASAP. (Mar 1999) Voted YES on military pay raise of 4.8%. (Feb 1999) Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training. (Jun 1998) Voted YES on favoring 36 vetoed military projects. (Oct 1997) Voted NO on banning chemical weapons. (Apr 1997) Voted YES on considering deploying NMD, and amending ABM Treaty. (Jun 1996)