State of South Dakota secondary Archives: on Foreign Policy


Brian Bengs: Preserving close relationship with allies makes us all safer

Although imperfect, the rules-based international system is essential to maintaining peace and minimizing suffering. Preserving a close relationship with allies who share our democratic values makes us all safer and saves money. In contrast, the "America First" ideology of the Republican Party isolates us by abandoning our allies and withdrawing from the international system to face threats alone.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Senate campaign website BengsForSenate.com Mar 15, 2022

Jay Williams: Negotiate with Iran over nuclear weapons

While the United States was actively engaged in sensitive negotiations with Iran to prevent them for obtaining a nuclear weapon, John Thune signed a letter to the "Leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran" urging them not to negotiate with the United States. This action is at a bare minimum unpatriotic and it is certainly a reason why he should not be re-elected to the U.S. Senate.
Source: 2016 South Dakota Senate campaign web JayWilliams2016.org Apr 1, 2016

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