State of Pennsylvania secondary Archives: on War & Peace
Bob Casey:
Supports Obama's Iran nuclear treaty
Q: Iran: Support Trump withdrawal from multinational treaty limiting Iran's nuclear capability & lifting economic sanctions?
Lou Barletta (R): Yes. Applauds Trump's decision.
Bob Casey (D): No. Strongly opposes Trump's decision.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Everett Stern:
Don't get into wars not in interest of US and allies
The cornerstone of Conservatism is to protect the United States and its interests. That means giving our military what it needs to do the job, the know-how, equipment and training to manage hundreds of bases, to defend against enemies wishing to do us
harm. To accomplish this, the US forms alliances with like-minded countries that share our interests and a desire to be open free democratic countries. It also means not getting into wars that are not in the interests of the US and our allies.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website EverettStern.com
Jun 20, 2021
Ken Krawchuk:
Avoid foreign entanglements
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Avoid foreign entanglements"?
A: With New Jersey you mean? ;- ) Support. (Not a state issue.)
Source: OnTheIssues interview: 2018 Pennsylvania Governor candidate
May 18, 2018
Katie McGinty:
No ground troops against ISIS
Q: On Iraq: Should the US recommit significant additional ground troops to Iraq to combat the success of ISIS?
McGinty: No. Prefers a focus on other options that could prevent the need for ground troops.
Toomey: No. Supports air strikes and arming local forces.
Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2016
Lou Barletta:
Withdraw from Obama's Iran nuclear treaty
Q: Iran: Support Trump withdrawal from multinational treaty limiting Iran's nuclear capability & lifting economic sanctions?
Lou Barletta (R): Yes. Applauds Trump's decision.
Bob Casey (D): No. Strongly opposes Trump's decision.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Mehmet Oz:
For leaving Afghanistan but Biden surrendered to Taliban
Dr. Oz trained at the Philadelphia VA hospital and worked with veterans--he has seen first-hand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.
While he supported leaving Afghanistan, he strongly opposed the way President Biden surrendered to the Taliban and the tragedy that ensued with our soldiers.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website DoctorOz.com
Dec 8, 2021
Rick Saccone:
Establish foothold diplomatic presence in North Korea
Kim Jong-un's release of three Americans imprisoned for "proselytizing" and "unruly behavior." Why did North Korea negotiate these releases, and what do they mean for its broader relations with the United States? I'm afraid the Obama Administration is
so blind to North Korean culture that it is missing the signals and symbolism coming from this puzzling nation and its regime.Because we refuse to recognize diplomatic relations with North Korea, America has almost no official contact.
Our officials are reduced to guessing what North Korean intentions are based on partial conversations mediated through third parties.
We lack what we had during the former "Agreed Framework" under the Clinton Administration, which gave us a presence
inside the country to aid in understanding it. The Obama Administration needs to offer some type of foothold presence inside the country to build foundational relationships.
Source: 2018 Pennsylvania Senate race website, RepSaccone.com
Dec 8, 2014
John Fetterman:
Forever wars line the pockets of defense contractors
In order for America to be a force for good in the world, I believe that America must first be strong at home. This means no longer embarking on forever wars, investing in communities instead of lining the pockets of defense contractors, and partnering
with our allies abroad to promote more stability around the world. I've been so proud to watch the world rally against Russia's attack on Ukraine--an attack on democracy itself. In Washington, I will prioritize keeping America safe through
strengthening our diplomatic efforts and investing in effective foreign aid programs while also ensuring that the best military in the world remains strong and prepared. I will also work to guarantee that we don't allow China to out-innovate us. There
is no reason that the next generation of technology--from defense to clean energy to the microchips that power our cell phones--can't be manufactured right here in the Commonwealth. A competitive edge is the key to real and lasting national security.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website Fetterman.com
Jan 1, 2024
Ken Krawchuk:
Iran protest: No More Wars
After tensions have risen between the United States and Iran, some Libertarians around Butler wanted to speak out against the recent actions of President Donald Trump's administration.
They got the opportunity Sunday, June 29, when the Libertarian Party of Butler County hosted a nonpartisan protest in what it said was a "response to President Trump's unconstitutional bombing of
Iran, his response to campaign against Libertarian-Republican Thomas Massie for opposing the bombing and American foreign interventionism broadly."
Ken Krawchuk, a Libertarian candidate for Pennsylvania Governor, holds a sign [saying "No More Wars"] at the anti-war protest in Butler's Diamond Park on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Sol McCormick/Butler Eagl
Source: Butler Eagle on 2026 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race
Jun 29, 2026
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