State of North Carolina secondary Archives: on Foreign Policy
Al Pisano:
No opinion on American Exceptionalism
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support American Exceptionalism"?
A: N/A for Governor's Race
Source: OnTheIssues 2020 interview on North Carolina Governor race
Apr 30, 2020
Cal Cunningham:
Protect US with smart diplomacy & working with allies
Cal believes there is nothing more important to ensuring the safety of our nation than smart diplomacy and a forward-thinking foreign policy strategy that ensures we're working with our allies and staying tough on our adversaries. Whether it's
investing in securing our electric grid, bolstering cybersecurity, or defending our elections against foreign interference, Cal believes we need a strong national defense that is focused on what we need to do to protect ourselves in the 21st century.
Source: 2020 North Carolina Senate campaign website CalForNC.com
Jun 10, 2020
Deborah Ross:
Approach threats in multilateral way, like Iran nuclear deal
Deborah supports the Iran nuclear deal, saying she favors approaching threats in a multilateral way and foreign policy through diplomacy.She has endorsed the
Kissinger-Shultz-Nunn-Perry vision of moving responsibly toward a world free of nuclear weapons and further negotiations with Russia to reduce nuclear weapons.
In the 2013-4 Congress, Burr scored a 13% on the Council for a Livable World voting scorecard. He voted to increase funding for an East Coast missile defense site. Last year, he also voted to torpedo the Iran nuclear deal and signed what was
widely seen as an inappropriate letter circulated by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and sent from Republican U.S. senators to the Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei that was intended to derail the on-going negotiations.
Source: LivableWorld.org on 2016 North Carolina Senate race
Aug 31, 2016
Deborah Ross:
Work with Iran on nukes; work with allies on ISIS
Q: On Iran: Support the US-Iran treaty that limits Iran's nuclear capability in return for lifting economic sanctions?Burr: No
Ross: Yes
Q: On Iraq: How should the US combat ISIS?
Burr: Eliminate Isis rather than contain it, specific plans unclear.
Ross: "Take them out, cut off supplies, work with allies."
Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 North Carolina Senate race
Oct 9, 2016
Garland Tucker:
Wouldn't think twice about cutting foreign aid
This campaign will be a debate between Senator Tillis and me about issues and what is best for North Carolinians. They also deserve a Senator who stands with President Trump on issues like immigration, cutting spending, and foreign policy, and is not
tied to the entrenched interests who benefit from the status quo. When President Trump proposed to cut foreign aid spending 30%, Senator Tillis said 'no.' I support spending cuts--and I wouldn't have had to think twice about cutting foreign aid.
Source: ABC News-13 WLOS on 2020 North Carolina Senate race
May 9, 2019
Mark Walker:
End foreign aid to nations that abhor our heritage
The American people are the most generous in the world. However, the federal government gives billions to nations that reject our values and abhor our heritage. These dollars should be reserved for people in need--refugees, widows, and orphans--
and countries that share our commitment to democracy, like Israel. We could save tax payers billions and promote freedom worldwide if the federal government was more discerning in its foreign aid.
Source: 2014 North Carolina House campaign website, WalkerForNC.com
Oct 10, 2014
Richard Burr:
13% on Livable World scorecard; opposed Iran nuke deal
In the 2013-4 Congress, Burr scored a 13% on the Council for a Livable World voting scorecard. He voted to increase funding for an East Coast missile defense site. Last year, he also voted to torpedo the Iran nuclear deal and signed what was
widely seen as an inappropriate letter circulated by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and sent from Republican U.S. senators to the Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei that was intended to derail the on-going negotiations.
Source: LivableWorld.org on 2016 North Carolina Senate race
Aug 31, 2016
Sean Haugh:
No global policeman; no foreign entanglements
Haugh said the antiwar themes in his campaign would place him to the left of Hagan. Both Haugh and Tim D'Annunzio said it is time to end our military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan. The United States is using its military might at the behest of
other nations for "control of resources," Haugh said. America shouldn't be a global policeman, he said, quoting George Washington's admonition against foreign entanglements. Haugh's campaign is steeped in themes opposing war and seeking cooperation
through trade and diplomacy."I do believe that there are instances where the president has to act" arbitrarily and swiftly, and that is why the founders made him commander in chief, said D'Annunzio. But he lamented "the perversion it's grown into."
American engagement in military struggles once were intended to expand freedom and better ideas around the world, D'Annunzio said. But now it seems to be more about other nations using our troops to secure their national desires.
Source: Carolina Journal on 2014 North Carolina Senate debate
Apr 8, 2014
Ted Budd:
When America is strong, the world is safer
America is the "shining city on a hill" because of its freedom, yet today liberals are waging an unrelenting assault on freedom. I will stand up to their assault and protect our constitutional freedoms.
We deserve freedom from oppression, both foreign and domestic. Unlike President Obama, I am willing to call Islamic terrorism our enemy and I will fight it from getting a foothold around the world. When America is strong, the world is safer.
Source: 2016 North Carolina House campaign website TedBudd.com
Nov 8, 2016
Roy Cooper:
North Carolina stands with the people of Ukraine
Governor Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina National Guard will provide military equipment to Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russian aggression. "The reports of war crimes perpetrated by Russian forces amid their ongoing attacks on
Ukraine are heartbreaking and demand serious action," said Governor Roy Cooper. "North Carolina stands with the people of Ukraine and is ready to support their fight for democracy and freedom."
Source: 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial website governor.nc.gov
Apr 28, 2023
Dale Folwell:
Let treasurers sue Russian entities for investment losses
North Carolina's State Treasurer, Dale Folwell, is urging Congress to pass a bill to allow treasurers across the country to sue Russian-based entities. He said he would like to see a provision in its next aid package to Ukraine to allow treasurers
across the country to take action.He says the state's $120 billion retirement plan includes some assets with ties to Russia. Folwell says losses stand at about $80 million and changing the law would help get some of that money back.
Source: WPDE on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Apr 12, 2022
Mark Walker:
For lethal aid to Ukraine; not US boots on the ground
Addressing a question about the U.S. role in Ukraine, all three [GOP Senate primary] candidates said they support Ukrainians in the war with Russia. They all also agreed that the United States
should not send troops into Ukraine. "I think that we need to provide every bit of lethal aid that we can to President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian leaders, but I am not going to go as far as saying it's time to send boots on the ground," Walker said.
Source: Spectrum News on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Apr 20, 2022
Mark Robinson:
Chinese Communist Party poses serious threats
Q: NATIONAL SECURITY: The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.A: Strongly Agree
Q: Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
A: As the only democracy in the Middle East, and one that consistently stands against Islamic extremist terrorism, Israel is one of our country's strongest allies. After the terrorist attacks of October 2023, Israel once again came under attack by their
enemies that seek to wipe the Jewish people off the map. I went to Israel after the attacks and saw what the people of Israel are up against. North Carolina and the United States must stand with Israel and the Jewish people against terrorism.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Mar 5, 2024
Josh Stein:
Supports a two-state solution for Israel/Palestine
Stein told the News & Observer last year that a two-state solution was the answer to a "permanent resolution" in the region. "Hamas represents a real threat to Israel," he told the N&O. "Israel is justified to try to address that threat.
They have to do it in a way that minimizes … the impact on civilians because there are a couple of million Palestinians who live in Gaza who have nothing to do with Hamas, and are just trying to live their lives."
Source: The Assembly on 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race
Sep 9, 2024
Roy Cooper:
US should press Israel to work toward a two-state solution
Well, in the Middle East, for decades and even centuries, there have been wars and conflict, and I'm a person of faith and I pray constantly for a peaceful solution. There's got to be a peaceful two-state solution to what's happening with the
Palestinians and the Israelis. I think that the United States should continue pressing Israel to limit the loss of civilian life as much as possible, to get this conflict over as soon as possible, and to work toward a two-state solution.
Source: The Chronicle "Q&A" on 2026 North Carolina Senate race
Jan 24, 2024
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