State of Georgia Archives: on Foreign Policy
Allen Buckley:
We face significant problems, including foreign intervention
Libertarian enters Senate race: "My campaign will emphasize the real issues and provide solutions to the significant problems our country faces,
including excessive debt, entitlements, regulation and foreign intervention," Buckley said.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2016 Georgia Senate race
Oct 7, 2015
David Perdue:
US should provide aid to encourage development
On foreign aid: "As we work to combat a myriad of threats around the world, we must continue America's role as a global humanitarian leader," said
Perdue. "After years of failed policies and weak leadership abroad, there is still much work to do to reengage with the rest of the world and encourage development. A great place to start is with improving the effectiveness of foreign assistance."
Source: U.S. Global Leadership Coalition on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Aug 25, 2017
David Perdue:
Defends Trump on Putin; must engage with Russia
On Russia policy: "I think President Trump has done a great job in going over and meeting with Putin," said Perdue, one of the president's biggest
boosters. "What he says coming out of that [the press conference], I think, is minor news relative to the bigger picture, and that is we are re-engaging with someone in the world that can be very dangerous and we have to engage with them."
Source: RollCall.com on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Jul 18, 2018
David Perdue:
National debt impacts our foreign policy
America's foreign policy has depended on three precepts: development, diplomacy and defense. The debt jeopardize our ability to fund them. I've traveled around the world to meet with our troops, foreign leaders and diplomats, so I've seen the impact the
debt is having on America's ability to lead globally. When Defense Secretary James Mattis said, "if you don't fund the State Department fully, then I need to buy more ammunition," he summed up how the debt is impacting our entire foreign policy.
Source: OpEd in USA Today for 2020 Georgia Senate race
Oct 5, 2017
David Perdue:
Voted against blocking arm sales to Saudi Arabia
Q: Support blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia?Perdue: No. Voted in U.S. Senate against resolution blocking Saudi arms sales.
Ossoff: Yes. Reject "regime that executes political dissidents, executes people for their sexuality" and brutally murders journalists.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
Derrick Grayson:
900 military bases in 150 countries is an empire
- 900 military bases in 150 countries is not the answer...that is an empire
- Bring our troops home immediately
- Giving up liberty for safety never works
- Non-intervention, as advocated by our founders, rather than being the world's policeman
- Stop borrowing and printing money to fight unjust, undeclared wars
- Stop sending tax payer money as `foreign aid` to sovereign nations
Source: 2016 Georgia Senate campaign website, grayson2016.com
Oct 9, 2015
Doug Collins:
Going to stand with America against China
On China: "I'm going to stand with America," Collins continued, adding that he was "tired of [China] trying to steal pharmaceuticals" and
was "tired of letting their own country be locked down while they send people out of the country and then they lie about it to the world."
Source: Fox News on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
May 17, 2020
Herschel Walker:
Friendship for Israel means nixing event over swastika
Walker called off a fundraiser in Texas because an organizer was displaying a swastika made of syringes in her social media profile to protest mandatory
COVID-19 vaccination. "Herschel is a strong friend of Israel and the Jewish community and opposes hatred and bigotry of all forms," a campaign spokesperson said.
Source: SpectrumNews1 on 2022 Georgia Senate race
Oct 14, 2021
Jason Carter:
Declares his powerful connection to Israel
Like many candidates, Jason Carter, the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia, is courting the Jewish vote. But when Carter, a state senator, declared his "powerful connection" to Israel, it was more than a campaign sound bite.
It was a not-so-subtle attempt to distance himself from a man he has loved and admired since boyhood: his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter.
The former president's views on Israel are not the only ones to make his grandson squirm. Of the elder Carter's call to ban the death penalty, his grandson said, "I love my grandfather, but we disagree."
The elder
Mr. Carter has plunged into his grandson's campaign. "He got elected governor of Georgia by shaking 600,000 hands," the younger Mr. Carter said. "That's what he would tell you: 'You've got to go to the grocery store and shake everybody's hand.' "
Source: N.Y. Times on 2014 Georgia gubernatorial race
Jul 26, 2014
Jim Barksdale:
Use all the tools of diplomacy in the pursuit of peace
While there is a role for Americans to fight alongside other nations to address global conflicts, Jim believes we must move beyond a time where we are involved in wars of choice,
like Iraq, rather than limiting our actions to those that are key to our national interest and security, like Afghanistan after 9/11.
In the U.S. Senate, Jim will be a voice for using all the tools of diplomacy in the pursuit of peace--including trade deals that provide an equal playing field for American workers and enhance our exports--
and work to end U.S. military involvement in wars that our not ours to fight, as doing so can make matters worse and ultimately leave our country less safe.
Source: 2016 Georgia Senate campaign website JimBarksdale.com
Aug 8, 2016
Jon Ossoff:
Supports Israel, continuing U.S. military aid
He's a supporter of J Street, the liberal pro-Israel group. They supported him too: During his 2017 campaign for House of Representatives, J-Street's political action committee donated tens of thousands of dollars into his campaign.
Foreign policy hasn't been a major issue in his races, but he's spoken to J Street's Atlanta chapter. Ossoff has stated that he's a supporter of Israel and continued U.S. military aid to the Jewish state.
Source: The Jewish Forward on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Nov 6, 2020
Jon Ossoff:
Defend the NATO alliance & multinational military exercises
While on Capitol Hill, Jon worked on classified naval, cyber, air, and counterrorism programs. He embarked with the US Navy during multinational military exercises, worked closely with senior officers to improve readiness and capabilities, and helped
draft annual defense legislation.Jon will investigate Russian interference in American politics and defend the NATO alliance, which remains essential to our national security. He will stand with our allies and oppose Russian meddling in Europe.
Source: 2017 Georgia House campaign website, ElectJon.com
Apr 21, 2017
Jon Ossoff:
US should play active role in Israel/Palestine diplomacy
On Mideast: "[Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu and [Palestinian Authority President] Abbas are total failures," Ossoff added. He emphasized that he was "strongly committed to Israel's security as a homeland for the Jewish people.""The U.S. should
play an active and constructive role in setting the table for and leading the parties toward constructive diplomacy to put land disputes behind them," he told JI, "so that all people who inhabit this region can live in peace and prosperity and security."
Source: The Jewish Insider on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Jun 5, 2020
Jon Ossoff:
Supports blocking arm sales to Saudi Arabia
Q: Support blocking arms sales to Saudi Arabia?Ossoff: Yes. Reject "regime that executes political dissidents, executes people for their sexuality" and brutally murders journalists.
Perdue: No. Voted in U.S. Senate against resolution blocking Saudi arms sales.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
Karen Handel:
FactCheck: Only $2.2M on USAID pottery in Morocco, not $27M
Handel has started an "Only in Washington" website highlighting government waste. Day 8's item: "Only in Washington would politicians spend $27 million to teach Moroccans how to make pottery. While Morocco is no doubt a lovely place, we have families in
Georgia that are being hurt by high taxes fueling out of control spending. What's worse is that the program was deemed a failure."The facts: In 2009, USAID began a $30 million, four-year plan to help increase the economic competitiveness of Morocco.
A key part of the project included training Moroccans to create pottery to sell domestically as well as internationally. But the pottery program was riddled with problems and its intended focus on women and youths was not fulfilled. Of the $27 million,
the pottery training was only a fraction of the cost--about 8% of the total program. Some may still consider that amount, $2.2 million, a large expense for pottery training and promotion, but it is not close to the $27 million that Handel claimed.
Source: PolitiFact AdWatch on 2014 Georgia Senate debate
Aug 7, 2013
Karen Handel:
Join state business mission to China
Governor Sonny Perdue is pleased to announce details of the business mission to the People's Republic of China, March 30-April 5, 2008 that he mentioned in his State of the State speech. After business calls in Shanghai, the Governor will travel to
Beijing to open Georgia's 11th economic development office outside the U.S. Joining Governor Perdue will be Secretary of State Karen Handel, senior officials from the General Assembly, the Department of Economic Development, the University System, and
the Georgia Ports Authority, and business leaders from throughout the state."Our office in Beijing will join our global commerce teams in cities all over the world, making Georgia an even more desirable location for foreign direct investment and
tourism while facilitating the entry of Georgia businesses into foreign markets," said Governor Sonny Perdue.
China was Georgia's third-largest export destination at $1.1 billion in 2006.
Source: Georgia voting records: press release on Mission to China
Jan 18, 2008
Kelly Loeffler:
Supported moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
Loeffler backed Trump's decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, writing in a position paper that she will "continue to advocate for it remaining there." She also made clear that she was in favor of Trump's
Middle East peace proposal. She did not explicitly lean one way or the other regarding the potential annexation of portions of the West Bank.
Source: The Jewish Insider on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
Jun 11, 2020
Latham Saddler:
I see America being challenged by a rising communist China
[On China]: "Today I see America being challenged abroad like never before by a rising communist China," said Saddler, a 38-year-old Atlanta resident, in his announcement video. "Meanwhile, Americans are fighting with each other here at home and our
country is being undermined from within by a broken political system lacking authentic leadership." Saddler said he should be the option for voters who view China as an existential threat and see the solution as unity under conservative leadership.
Source: Washington Times on 2022 Georgia Senate race
Apr 15, 2021
Latham Saddler:
He is determined that Communist China will not prevail
This must be an American 21st century. Communist China seeks to overtake America in every way--economically, militarily and technologically. China is open about this goal while using subversive tactics to achieve it. Latham has never and will never
shy away from a fight for freedom, and he is determined that Communist China will not prevail. Latham will hold China accountable and ensure America's continued leadership in the free world.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website LathamSaddler.com
Dec 27, 2021
Latham Saddler:
A strong, united America makes the world more secure
As Americans, united we'll stand, and divided we'll fall. We are Americans first--fellow countrymen and women--not each others' enemies. Our REAL ADVERSARIES, like Communist China, win when we are divided. Latham advanced the America First Agenda
while working in the Trump administration. As a United States Senator, he will continue to fight for our stability at home and America's leadership on the world stage because a strong, united America makes the world a more secure place for everyone.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website LathamSaddler.com
Dec 27, 2021
Matt Lieberman:
We should be sticking by our allies
On foreign policy, Lieberman expressed concern that Trump had "completely sold out" the Kurds, whom he described as a "reliable [and] heroic ally of the United States under difficult circumstances." In his view, "we should be sticking by our allies."
Lieberman went on to "extend that thought to the issue of our alliance with Israel and one of the concerns it's fair to have when it comes to this president is that no one really knows where he is going to be tomorrow and that's problematic."
Source: JewishInsider.com on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
Oct 24, 2019
Matt Lieberman:
Will abide by ethics rules concerning father's lobbying work
As a registered ZTE lobbyist, Joe Lieberman has played a behind-the-scenes role in the company's efforts in Washington. Matt Lieberman promises there is a wall between his father's ZTE work and his campaign advisory role. "If I am fortunate enough
to be trusted with this Senate seat by the people of Georgia, I will, of course, abide stringently by all Senate ethics rules," he said. "If there's ever a gray area, I will err on the side of propriety."
Source: Atlanta Jewish Times on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
Oct 21, 2019
Matt Lieberman:
Strong supporter of Israel & two-state solution
Lieberman is a strong supporter of Israel and the US-Israel alliance, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, and a strong detractor of the Iran deal. "The two-state solution is still a goal to have to try to pursue. It's been difficult to pursue
primarily because the good faith and true intentions of the other parties has come into serious question." When asked which parties he was referring to, Lieberman said, "Specifically, the Palestinians, the Palestinian Authority."
Source: Times of Israel on 2019-20 Georgia 2-year Senate race
Nov 15, 2019
Michelle Nunn:
Our military is but one element of our national power
We need to use all the tools at our disposal. It is imperative that we continue to play a role in preserving global order and promoting safety and prosperity when and where we can. But we don't need to shoulder this burden alone or rely exclusively
on our military--we have a host of allies who share our interests and more tools at our disposal to accomplish our objectives than any other country.
I also believe that we should be judicious before employing the awesome power of America's military and sending our fighting men and women into harm's way on our behalf.
Our military is but one element of our national power; we have significant resources, such as our economic strength, our global competitiveness, and our diplomatic power that allow us to secure our interests.
Source: 2014 Georgia Senate campaign website, MichelleNunn.com
Jul 2, 2014
Raphael Warnock:
Use diplomacy as first resort; speak out against tyrants
Reverend Warnock will advance America's values around the world and commits to supporting the use of diplomacy
as a first, best resort, and will speak out against tyrants and dictators.
Source: 2021 GA Senate campaign website WarnockForGeorgia.com
Oct 11, 2021
Shane Hazel:
US in 150 countries is for international aristocrats
Key messages:- #EndTheWars - It is long past time to bring the men & women in service home. Undeclared unconstitutional never ending war is used to enslave Americans through debt and taxation. 20 years of war is enough death & destruction for a lif
time. It is time for Peace.
- #EndTheFed - Both democrats & republicans have enslaved every American for generations to come thru a $23,000,000,000,000 debt owed to a faceless, unaccountable international banking cabal that is growing at over
$1 Trillion a year. It is time for Free Markets
- #EndTheEmpire - The bureaucratic DC cabal is deployed in 150 countries around the world, for the interests of international aristocrats, not Americans, and
they need to be exposed and removed. Wars, Taxes, Policies, "Laws", Permits, Debt are all out of control and must be abolished. It is time for Liberty.
Source: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection on 2020 Georgia Senate race
Aug 1, 2020
Sonny Perdue:
Lead business & trade delegation to Cuba
Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a 43-person delegation in a business mission to explore trade opportunities with Cuba, the Governor's office announced today. The group will leave for Havana Sunday, June 6 and return to Georgia Tuesday, June 8.
"Our intent with this mission is to develop relationships that can bring more business for our companies and for the state," said Governor Perdue. "The global accessibility we can provide through the Georgia Ports and
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport already position Georgia as a prime trade partner for Cuba, and open other economic development opportunities for us as well."
Governor Perdue will lead the group in a business roundtable with Alimport,
Cuba's primary purchasing agency for commodities, on June 7. The Governor will also meet with senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Relations and other Cuban government leaders.
Source: Georgia voting records: press release on Mission to Cuba
Jun 4, 2010
Sonny Perdue:
Lead business & trade delegation to China
Governor Sonny Perdue is pleased to announce details of the business mission to the People's Republic of China, March 30-April 5, 2008 that he mentioned in his State of the State speech. The Governor will participate in Delta Air Lines' inaugural
daily service between Atlanta and Shanghai. After business calls in Shanghai, the Governor will travel to Beijing to open Georgia's 11th economic development office outside the U.S. Joining Governor Perdue will be senior state officials and business
leaders from throughout the state."Our office in Beijing will join our global commerce teams in cities all over the world, making Georgia an even more desirable location for foreign direct investment and tourism while facilitating the entry of
Georgia businesses into foreign markets," said Governor Sonny Perdue.
China was Georgia's third-largest export destination at $1.1 billion in 2006.
Source: Georgia voting records: press release on Mission to China
Jan 18, 2008
Stacey Abrams:
We've returned to isolationism, driven by fear-mongering
I no longer believe that there is this bright line between domestic and foreign policy. I think what we have seen play out in the last few years has shown us just how thin that line is, if the line exists at all. You cannot be an effective leader in
domestic policy if you do not understand how foreign policy not only informs, but sometimes challenges and pushes into relief the tensions that exist. And so, yes, I care a lot about foreign policy and have been doing it for a while.
We've, unfortunately, returned to what can often be cast as sort of the know-nothing time of our foreign policy. When we were an isolationist country, that is much of what we're seeing now, only instead of it being grounded in a sense that
America is stronger by itself it's actually couched more, I believe, because of the leader we have, in racism and xenophobia and sexism and homophobia, misogyny. And it's driven by a fear-mongering that is undermining exactly who we should be.
Source: Council on Foreign Relations on 2022 Georgia Governor race
May 10, 2019
Stacey Abrams:
Our moral credibility in the world has been diminished
My deepest fear is that we will have to take a long time to restore our position in the world because our moral credibility has been diminished. It is a matter of degree, not of difference. We have to remember that in the United States it looks
slightly different, but we have a Muslim ban on entry, we have undervalued and mistreated voters right here at home, and we have allowed the blossoming of laws that have systematically suppressed minority rights and minority votes.
Source: Council on Foreign Relations on 2022 Georgia Governor race
May 10, 2019
Stacey Abrams:
Representation matters in our foreign service
As of 2018, our Foreign Service corps was 88% white and two-thirds male. That has not always been so. Under George Bush, George W. Bush, Clinton, Obama, we actually saw a diversification of our foreign policy corps in a way that was truly reflective of
who we are as America. Representation matters, but also the diversity of ideas and our ability to engage. When we send our foreign corps to the Middle East, having women who can have conversations with other women is an important consideration.
Source: Council on Foreign Relations on 2022 Georgia Governor race
May 10, 2019
Stacey Abrams:
Concerned China building infrastructure, relationships
What China is doing with infrastructure, it is deeply concerning because that type of largess comes with obligations. There is a good to building infrastructure in place where colonization and disinvestment has disrupted development. But I think we
should be deeply concerned about how it's coming into being. We need to be prepared to intercede when the bill comes due. Because China understands what they're doing. They are building out not only infrastructure but relationships.
Source: Council on Foreign Relations on 2022 Georgia Governor race
May 10, 2019
Teresa Tomlinson:
My support for Israel is unshakable
My support for Israel is unshakable in the following respects:- Israel's right to exist.
- A sustainable two-state solution.
- Funding aid in support of Israel's security.
- Continued strategic partnerships between Israel and the United States.
- The special relationship between the US and Israel must be supported and strengthened.
- I am committed to substantial US security assistance to Israel, currently set in the amount of $3.3 billion per year.
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I will support continued funding levels for missile and rocket defense programs, including the Iron Dome and David's Sling.
- The BDS movement is counter-productive to the
Mid-East peace process, and does not facilitate a two-state solution, accordingly, I oppose the BDS movement.
Source: 2020 Georgia Senate campaign website, TeresaTomlinson.com
Jan 12, 2020
Teresa Tomlinson:
Restore and support our traditional alliances
Restore America's reputation as a stalwart, trusted member of any international treaty or agreement. Support policies that rebuild and restore traditional alliances with allies of the United States.
Support policies and efforts to bring the long-standing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to a safe, stable and honorable end.
Source: 2020 Georgia Senate campaign website, TeresaTomlinson.com
Jan 12, 2020
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