State of California Archives: on Foreign Policy
Bill Jones:
UN has not acted decisively during major conflicts
The US should remain in control of its own foreign policy and its own national defense needs. Too often the UN has not acted decisively during major international conflicts. I have concerns that the UN the US pushed to create in San Francisco in 1945
bears little resemblance to UN of today, where a rogue nation like Syria can chair the Security Council and a terrorist nation like Libya can chair the Human Rights Commission.
Source: 2004 Senate campaign website JonesForCalifornia.com “Issues”
May 2, 2004
Gloria La Riva:
Close all US bases abroad; and exit all war zones
Q: Do you support United States military action in Afghanistan?No.
Q: Do you support increasing military assistance for Afghanistan?
No.
Q: Do you support increasing economic development assistance for Afghanistan?
No.
Q: Should the United States continue to strike suspected terrorist targets in Pakistan?
No.
Q: Do you support granting aid to countries when it is in the security interests of the United States?
No.
Q: Should the United States support the creation of a Palestinian state?
Yes.
Q: Do you support increasing sanctions on Iran if it continues to defy United Nations mandates?
No.
Q: Do you support the withdrawal of
United States troops from Iraq?
Yes.
Q: Do you support the United States' involvement in free trade agreements?
No.
La Riva adds, "I believe all U.S. bases outside of the country should be closed immediately."
Source: California Congressional 2010 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2010
James Bradley:
Bolster Israel; cut off funds to terrorists
FOREIGN POLICY:- Pro policies to bolster the U.S. Israel security relationship
- Cut off funding of combatant nations who harbor and protect terrorist groups
- Turn-key operations with substantial tax rebates for international companies to
invest domestically
- More efficient work visas for offshore inventors to bring their innovations to America to create jobs and build a more robust economy
- American workers first before bringing labor from offshore
- I stand with Israel. I whole heartedly support Israel's right to exist. I believe that [Trump's] proposed "Peace Plan" is worthy of a thorough vetting. I will not reject any viable plan for peace in the Middle East which guarantees
Israel's security and Jewish freedom of worship in their ancestral land. This is what God said about the nation of Israel:
- "I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you" (Genesis 12:3) Let us keep America blessed!
Source: 2021 California Senate campaign website BradleySenate.com
Jun 29, 2021
Kamala Harris:
The way to keep us safe is NOT to keep outsiders out
Accept Syrian refugees? The desire for a middle ground was evident in interviews with some California candidates for the 2016 U.S. Senate contest.California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris said in an interview that she opposed the GOP measure because it set
up an "untenable" system. Beyond the current 18-to-24 month vetting process, it would have required top federal officials to certify that individual refugees pose no threat. She recalled a heart-rending photo of a drowned Syrian toddler, part of a
refugee family torn apart while trying to escape: "We can't allow the images of the tragedy of what happened in Paris to blind us to the image of a 3-year-old child who washed up on a Mediterranean beach." She said, "There is a drum beating,
that the way to keep us safe is to keep outsiders out. That scares me. Ask native Americans: We are a country of immigrants." But, she added, "there's no question that we have to be vigilant."
Source: LA Times, "Syrian Refugees?" on 2016 California Senate race
Nov 22, 2015
Mimi Walters:
US directly benefits from military aid to Israel
Military aid to Israel is the most tangible expression of support for the Jewish State, and I stand firmly behind the 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides Israel with aid necessary to defend herself from increasing threats in the
region. As a member of congress, I will support aid to Israel by voting in favor of the overall foreign aid bill. This is a cost-effective tool that enables both America and Israel to remain safe and secure.
I would also support separate measures aimed at supporting Israel in the development and procurement of systems such as the Iron Dome rocket defense shield, Arrow Weapon System, and David's Sling. These are real solutions to real problems.
The United States directly benefits from this military aid, creating higher paying jobs in the United States while keeping us safer with more advanced defense technology developed by the Israeli's.
Source: 2014 California House campaign website, MimiWalters.com
Oct 10, 2014
Steve Garvey:
Important to work close with our allies against threats
It's important that we work close with our allies and be prepared for the threats of tomorrow while actively positioning ourselves to counter the expansion of hostile foreign powers. More than anything, in order for us to be strong abroad,
we must be strong at home. We need leaders in Washington who will make level-headed decisions in the face of a rapidly changing and dangerous world.
Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website SteveGarvey.com
Jan 2, 2024
Kamala Harris:
Distinguish Islamic religion from terrorism
Harris touched upon foreign policy during her speech to a gathering of Democrats. Her remarks also covered foreign policy, as she noted "that we do live in a dangerous world."Foreign policy has become an unusually prominent issue heading into the 2016
election cycle. President Obama has made a strong effort to avoid labeling the terrorism carried out in the name of religion "radical Islam." When asked for her take on that, Harris echoed President Obama saying "there are extremists who are using
religion as a cloak to commit terror and terrorist acts. And I think it would be a mistake for any of us to mistake the religion for the terrorists. They can be distinguished. And they should be in our language as well as our policy approach."
She prefaced her remarks by pointing out the need to talk about Israel "because it is our strongest ally in the Middle East. And so we have to take that seriously and be guided by that reality, as it relates to issues that impact the Middle East."
Source: Breitbart News on 2016 California Senate race
May 18, 2015
Eleni Kounalakis:
Educate students to national security importance of Israel
Kounalakis called for schools to clearly identify "where the lines are" to enact disciplinary measures. She called students chanting "from the river to the sea" outrageous. "We have to fight back and educate our students
(so they) understand the very importance morally and from a national security standpoint of the existence, celebration and empowerment of Israel in the region," Kounalakis said.
Source: GV Wire on 2026 California Gubernatorial race
May 15, 2024
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