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Stacey Abrams on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender |
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- Understand global issues for intersectionality of policies. (Jun 2020)
- We've returned to isolationism, driven by fear-mongering. (May 2019)
- Our moral credibility in the world has been diminished. (May 2019)
- Representation matters in our foreign service. (May 2019)
- Concerned China building infrastructure, relationships. (May 2019)
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Justin Amash on Foreign Policy
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| Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- We need to be engaged with the world. (May 2020)
- Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
- Rated Not US role to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
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Joe Biden on Foreign Policy
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| Former Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE) |
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- Autocrats think democracy can't compete in the 21st century. (Apr 2021)
- Sanctions on Russia for interference in 2020 election. (Apr 2021)
- Promote LGBTQI+ rights worldwide via State Department. (Feb 2021)
- Mueller Report: I did nothing wrong; Trump bribed Ukraine. (Oct 2020)
- The days of cozying up to dictators is over. (Aug 2020)
- Helped with $750M Latin America funding. (Feb 2020)
- Putin wants to weaken NATO and democracy. (Feb 2020)
- US should promote LGBTQ rights worldwide; stop aid if needed. (Oct 2019)
- $750M to Central America to address root cause of migration. (Jun 2018)
- Easier for Russia to deal with disunified West. (Jan 2018)
- Repair US relations with Central America's Northern Triangle. (Nov 2017)
- Create secure, democratic, middle-class Western Hemisphere. (Nov 2017)
- Russia vs. Ukraine: Big country beating up a smaller one. (Nov 2017)
- Intervention in Venezuela would turn S. America against US. (Sep 2016)
- Nation-building can prevent full-scale military actions. (Oct 2010)
- The US is less secure and more isolated in recent history. (Aug 2008)
- Foreign policy needs informed consent of American people. (Feb 2008)
- Doctrine of crisis prevention, not preemption. (Dec 2007)
Alliances
- Recognized 1915 Turkish genocide of millions of Armenians. (Apr 2021)
- Meet advancing authoritarianism, including China & Russia. (Feb 2021)
- Pressure China to obey international rules. (Oct 2020)
- America First means America Alone. (Oct 2020)
- Russia is an opponent, not an enemy. (Sep 2020)
- NATO will crumble if Trump wins a second term. (Feb 2020)
- We must keep our commitments when we make them, like NATO. (Feb 2020)
- We should not have abandoned the Kurds. (Feb 2020)
- I know all world leaders, and they know I keep my word. (Nov 2019)
- Russia wants to break up NATO; work with Turkey to keep it. (Oct 2019)
- Work with NATO, with U.S. as the indispensable leader. (Mar 2019)
- Opposition to European alliances like NATO is dumb. (Feb 2019)
- US can't do it alone: stay engaged in the world. (Feb 2019)
- Revive Alliance for Prosperity with Central America. (Jun 2018)
- An internationalist as Foreign Relations Committee chair. (Mar 2014)
- US and Russia can disagree and still work together. (Mar 2011)
- New World Order should not mean US fights for the UN. (Oct 2010)
- Time to sit down and talk, talk, talk to enemies. (Oct 2008)
- We can no longer police the whole world. (Oct 1975)
East Asia
- Regional Asian alliance with Japan, India and Australia. (Mar 2021)
- Trump has legitimized North Korea, a rogue state. (Oct 2020)
- Insist on our experts in China, we have to lead the world. (Mar 2020)
- Meet with North Korea and China together. (Feb 2020)
- Protect the Uighurs, but no military action against China. (Dec 2019)
- Speak out against China at UN, for Uighurs and Hong Kong. (Nov 2019)
- China's growth & stability depends on US Pacific presence. (Feb 2013)
- Open dialogue means no military conflict with China. (Feb 2013)
- Rise of peaceful, responsible China in the interests of all. (Feb 2013)
- Hold China accountable; it’s capitulation, not competition. (Dec 2007)
- China holds the mortgage on our house, to pay for war. (Aug 2007)
Mideast
- No punishment for Saudis killing Jamal Khashoggi. (Mar 2021)
- Israel must embrace two-state solution. (Dec 2019)
- Punish senior Saudi leaders; make them the pariah they are. (Nov 2019)
- 2008: Pakistan is the world's most dangerous country. (Oct 2017)
- Jewish state of Israel is only way to ensure "Never Again". (Mar 2013)
- Condemned 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. (Oct 2010)
- Biggest threat to US is from North Korea, Iran, & Russia. (Apr 2007)
- Moral self-interest in defending Israel & Western Europe. (Oct 1975)
Voting Record
- 1993: Strongly endorsed $1.6B Russia aid package. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on killing a bill for trade sanctions if China sells weapons. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on capping foreign aid at only $12.7 billion. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
- Voted NO on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
- Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on Strengthening of the trade embargo against Cuba. (Mar 1996)
- Voted YES on ending Vietnam embargo. (Jan 1994)
- Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
- Impose sanctions and an import ban on Burma. (Oct 2007)
- Remove African National Congress from terrorist list. (May 2008)
- Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
- Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
- Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
- Urge Venezuela to re-open dissident radio & TV stations. (May 2007)
- Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
- Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
- Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
- Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
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Don Blankenship on Foreign Policy
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| WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee |
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- NATO serves no US defense purpose; we should withdraw. (May 2020)
- Soft on China if one is related to a "Chinaperson". (Apr 2018)
- China's dictatorial capitalism is very effective. (Apr 2018)
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Mike Bloomberg on Foreign Policy
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| Mayor of New York City (Independent) |
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- US should lead during global emergency; Trump has not. (Apr 2020)
- Work on China's Uighur human rights, using business pressure. (Feb 2020)
- China doesn't want a democracy; but don't go to war over it. (Feb 2020)
- Only solution is to split up Israel and Palestine. (Feb 2020)
- Repair our frayed relationships with our allies. (Jan 2020)
- Trump coddles Russia; they intruded in 2016 election. (Dec 2019)
- System of alliances achieved peace & democratic progress. (Dec 2019)
- Don't recognize Crimea annexation; do extend START treaty. (Dec 2019)
- Saudi Arabia's modernization is going in the right direction. (Dec 2019)
- Partner with World Bank: reduce traffic fatalities worldwide. (Apr 2011)
- Visited Israel for first time just before candidacy. (Sep 2010)
- Peace is fragile and democracy is fragile. (Sep 2010)
- 2008: I know foreign policy from negotiating deals worldwide. (Sep 2010)
- Maintains mayoral office for UN relations, run by his sister. (Feb 2008)
- Four trips abroad in first four months of 2007. (Apr 2007)
- Egypt shakes down Israeli tourists at border crossings. (Aug 2001)
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Cory Booker on Foreign Policy
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| Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn) |
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- Call out China for human rights violations. (Nov 2019)
- Trump's withdrawal from world stage is sign of weakness. (Oct 2019)
- Not working with allies on Iran makes us weaker. (Jun 2019)
- Support our allies, not our enemies. (May 2019)
- Re-examine relationship with Saudi Arabia. (Feb 2019)
- Fund the life-saving work done by diplomats. (Mar 2017)
- Trump would denigrate relationships with Muslim countries. (Jul 2016)
- Where Israel's security is at stake, so is America's. (Nov 2013)
- Development funds via international organizations for Africa. (Nov 2013)
- Robust diplomacy and international development. (Nov 2013)
- No head in the sand; but no global police. (Oct 2013)
- Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- Enforce humanitarian aid access to South Sudan. (Feb 2017)
- Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
- Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor. (Dec 2021)
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Pete Buttigieg on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor |
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- China uses technology for perfection of dictatorship. (Dec 2019)
- Trump welcomes white nationalists, plays at being pro-Israel. (Dec 2019)
- Syrian Civil War partially based on climate security. (Sep 2019)
- Restore U.S. credibility by leading world on big challenges. (Aug 2019)
- Accept both cooperation and conflict with China. (Jul 2019)
- Sanctions on Russia; support for Ukraine. (Jul 2019)
- We must reset our relationship with Saudi Arabia. (Jul 2019)
- Supports 2-state solution, but not current Israeli policies. (Jul 2019)
- Targeted sanctions against Venezuelan officials. (Jul 2019)
- US foreign policy should be based on American values. (Jun 2019)
- Work with allies in region & elsewhere on Middle East. (Jun 2019)
- We can lead the world or resent it; we can't do both. (Jun 2019)
- Regional & global allies have interest in Middle East peace. (Jun 2019)
- Isolationism is not right way for us to go. (Jun 2019)
- Foreign policy grounded in American interests for 2050s. (Jun 2019)
- Supports Israel; situation more complex than seen in media. (Apr 2019)
- Use diplomatic strategies in Venezuela, not military. (Mar 2019)
- Pay attention to assessments of intelligence agencies. (Feb 2019)
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Julian Castro on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); former HUD Secretary |
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- North Korea won't work with US after ditching Iran nuke deal. (Oct 2019)
- I call Madura a dictator; allow TPS for Venezuelans. (Sep 2019)
- Pressure China on human rights for Uighurs. (Sep 2019)
- No preparation is why North Korea talks have done little. (Jun 2019)
- We need a Marshall Plan for the Northern Triangle. (Jun 2019)
- 21st century Marshall Plan for Central and Latin America. (Apr 2019)
- Rebuild alliances & reclaim role as world leader. (Apr 2019)
- Strengthen our relationship with allies to keep us safe. (Jan 2019)
- Sister city builds strong bonds to South Korea. (Oct 2011)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep. |
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- Trump's chicken-hawks push Iran war; go back to nuke deal. (Jun 2019)
- We need to engage in diplomacy & deescalate tensions. (May 2019)
- Met with Syrian president; for "extreme vetting" of Syrians. (Apr 2019)
- Defends meeting Syria's Assad; supports Trump on North Korea. (Jan 2019)
- Skeptical of Iran nuclear deal. (May 2017)
- Supports Egyptian dictator in fight against terrorism. (May 2017)
- Against criticizing India's treatment of Muslims. (May 2017)
- U.S. should focus on fighting terrorism, not regime change. (Jan 2017)
- $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
- Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Kirsten Gillibrand
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- Israel went in wrong direction barring Congressional visit. (Aug 2019)
- Opposes boycotts of businesses in Israel. (May 2017)
- 1995: Inspired by women's rights as human rights. (Sep 2014)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
- Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Integrate gender into diplomatic and foreign aid processes. (Aug 2012)
- Sponsored supporting State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored funding and supplying the Syrian rebels. (Mar 2013)
- Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
- Afghan laws violate women's human rights on sex & divorce. (Apr 2009)
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Mike Gravel on Foreign Policy
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| Libertarian for President; Former Dem. Senator (AK); withdrew from Presidential primary July 2019 |
Click here for 19 full quotes by Mike Gravel
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- No "America alone": re-engage with multilateral institutions. (Apr 2019)
- Referendum on Puerto Rico statehood. (Apr 2019)
- Bring critique of American imperialism to Democratic primary. (Mar 2019)
- 1971: end Vietnam involvement; 2008: end Mideast involvement. (Mar 2019)
- Sanctions never work, unless regime’s victims ask for them. (May 2008)
- 1970s self-examination of US role is needed again. (May 2008)
- American messianism: Christianizing & democratizing abroad. (May 2008)
- 1948: Volunteered to fight for Israeli independence. (May 2008)
- Cold War Latin America policy was imperialistic. (May 2008)
- Reagan did not end Cold War; Gorbachev’s reforms did. (May 2008)
- Restructure UN for participatory global governance. (Jan 2008)
- With policy of “beggar thy neighbor,” we all become beggars. (Dec 2007)
- Recognize Cuba; open up to Chavez in Venezuela. (Sep 2007)
- No US troops in Darfur; Africans don’t trust US. (Jul 2007)
- Need president with moral judgment; most don’t have it. (Jun 2007)
- US has no important enemies, so treat world as equals. (Apr 2007)
- Bi-lateral plus multi-lateral talks with North Korea. (Aug 2006)
- Replace intervention with participation, not isolation. (Jan 1972)
- US should empower UN with stand-by peace force. (Jan 1972)
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Kamala Harris on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator |
Click here for 12 full quotes by Kamala Harris
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- Trump's China policy has cost American jobs & lives. (Oct 2020)
- Trump got punked by North Korea. (Nov 2019)
- Trump embracing Korean & Russian dictators is a threat. (Jun 2019)
- We need to get back into Iran nuclear deal. (Jun 2019)
- Iran nuclear deal was being complied with by all parties. (Jun 2019)
- US stronger when working with allies. (May 2019)
- I value the importance of diplomacy; I value relationships. (Mar 2019)
- Decisions should be made after outreach to allies. (Feb 2019)
- The way to keep us safe is NOT to keep outsiders out. (Nov 2015)
- Distinguish Islamic religion from terrorism. (May 2015)
- Supports standing with the nation of israel. (Nov 2016)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
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Howie Hawkins on Foreign Policy
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| Green Party Challenger for President |
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- Self-determination for Kurdish people. (Jul 2020)
- Supports a Palestinian right of return, and a single state. (Jul 2020)
- Member of the community of nations; not above it. (Jul 2020)
- Oppose US military intervention for regime change. (May 2019)
- Support the UN; oppose the Cuban embargo. (Nov 2006)
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John Hickenlooper on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor |
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- Supports cutting off military support to Saudi Arabia. (Oct 2020)
- Realign foreign policy to reflect American leadership. (Jul 2020)
- Supports a strong NATO, strengthening ties with allies. (Mar 2019)
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John Kasich on Foreign Policy
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| Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President |
Click here for 29 full quotes by John Kasich
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- America First should not be America Alone. (Sep 2018)
- Cooperation and engagement instead of "Fortress America". (Jun 2018)
- China is converting economic power into regional influence. (Jun 2018)
- Opportunity to cooperate with China instead of containment. (Jun 2018)
- Engage the world, instead of acting unilaterally. (Mar 2018)
- FactCheck: Yes, U.S. economy bigger than next two combined. (Apr 2017)
- NATO & Western alliance has kept the peace since WWII. (Feb 2017)
- I have a longer track record with Israel than any candidate. (Feb 2016)
- Chinese are best way to calm down North Korea. (Feb 2016)
- US should not be world's police in places like Iraq. (Feb 2016)
- Supports Saudi Arabia but knock it off with radical clerics. (Jan 2016)
- We need coalition of Arab countries, like Bush-41 did. (Jan 2016)
- Pause accepting Syrian refugees to create stringent checks. (Nov 2015)
- China doesn't own the South China Sea; show US Navy there. (Nov 2015)
- No more dickering & delays: Syria's Assad has got to go. (Oct 2015)
- Keep Iran accountable, WITHIN the existing Nuclear Deal. (Sep 2015)
- Syrian refugee situation is fundamentally a European crisis. (Sep 2015)
- Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions. (Sep 2015)
- Refugee crisis is on Europe, but US also has responsibility. (Sep 2015)
- Fight ISIS with a coalition including US ground troops. (Jul 2015)
- Criticizes Saudis for extremism in Sunni-Shia split. (Jan 2015)
- Phase out economic aid to Russia & others. (Nov 1996)
- No diplomatic relations with Cuba nor Vietnam. (Nov 1996)
- Heed the clear warning of the Cox Report. (May 1999)
- Engage internationally but choose missions carefully. (Apr 1999)
- Focus on terrorism, oil, & nuclear development. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
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Amy Klobuchar on Foreign Policy
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| DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender |
Click here for 31 full quotes by Amy Klobuchar
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- We must work with allies, isolationism does not work. (Feb 2020)
- Trump impeachment about foreign power influencing elections. (Dec 2019)
- Transition Heartland from isolationism to Internationalism. (Dec 2019)
- Five Rs: restore, repair, rejoin, respond, and reassert. (Dec 2019)
- Beware China's Uighur internment camps & Hong Kong crackdown. (Dec 2019)
- New foreign policy: align with allies and call out misdeeds. (Nov 2019)
- Need consistency in our foreign policy. (Oct 2019)
- Talking to North Korea good, working with allies better. (Jun 2019)
- Diplomacy with North Korea not easy; we need clear focus. (Jun 2019)
- Iran nuclear deal was imperfect but made us more safe. (Jun 2019)
- Military an option in Venezuela, but focus on diplomacy. (Mar 2019)
- Stand with our allies, invest in diplomacy. (Feb 2019)
- Fight ISIS Internet recruiting, but don't indict Islam. (Jun 2016)
- Tackle terrorist groups, and stand up for Israel. (Aug 2015)
- Internationalism should include humanitarian policies. (Aug 2015)
- When North Korea crosses line, there have to be consequences. (Oct 2006)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
- Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
- Rated +4 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Integrate gender into diplomatic and foreign aid processes. (Aug 2012)
- Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored funding and supplying the Syrian rebels. (Mar 2013)
- Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel. (Jan 2015)
- Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
- CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
- Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
- Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
- Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
- Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
- Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
- Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor. (Dec 2021)
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Gloria La Riva on Foreign Policy
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| Party for Socialism and Liberation nominee for President |
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- Demands an end of U.S. aid to the state of Israel. (Jul 2020)
- Won Cuba's Friendship Medal for opposing US blockade. (Sep 2019)
- Immediate lifting of the U.S. blockade on Cuba. (Aug 2015)
- Close all US bases abroad; and exit all war zones. (Nov 2010)
- Replace US global domination with solidarity among peoples. (Jan 2008)
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Beto O`Rourke on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee |
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- U.S. investment in Brazil incentivizes burning the Amazon. (Sep 2019)
- We left Puerto Rico unprotected & under-funded for disasters. (Sep 2019)
- Syrian War partly based on climate; expect more migration. (Sep 2019)
- Let Puerto Rico determine its own future. (Sep 2019)
- Would talk to North Korea, but only if it gets results. (Jun 2019)
- Diplomacy should yield results: none yet with North Korea!. (Jun 2019)
- Trump embraces dictators at expense of great democracies. (Jun 2019)
- Help refugee asylum seekers at home in Northern Triangle. (Apr 2019)
- Invest in improving Northern Triangle of Central America. (Oct 2018)
- CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
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Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008) |
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- Expelled Russian diplomats for 2016 election disinformation. (Sep 2019)
- World order in flux but US still dominates. (Jan 2016)
- US should learn lessons from Iraq and Vietnam. (Jan 2016)
- Nations must work together or suffer the consequences. (Sep 2015)
- Nations must work together or suffer the consequences. (Sep 2015)
- Don't let our fears blind us to opportunity. (Jan 2015)
- Make sure both allies and enemies know where we stand. (Oct 2012)
- Every fact-checker concurs: I didn't apologize to Iran. (Oct 2012)
- Prepare for global pandemics with global partners. (Sep 2012)
- Avoid trap of military overstretch; that destroys countries. (Jun 2012)
- America is the one indispensable nation in world affairs. (Jan 2012)
- Obama's international stances compared to Ron Paul's. (Jan 2012)
- OpEd: Claims "poverty causes terrorism" but they're educated. (Nov 2010)
- No balance of power among nations will hold. (May 2010)
- OpEd: Life story gives him broad appeal beyond USA. (Mar 2010)
- OpEd: American Apology Tour: disliking USA understandable. (Mar 2010)
- I do not accept 2nd place for the USA. (Jan 2010)
- The UN has succeeded in avoiding a Third World War. (Dec 2009)
- Global Poverty Act: spend 0.7% of GDP on foreign aid. (Aug 2008)
- In Cold War, we won hearts & minds; now do same to world. (Jul 2008)
- Dangers of intertwined world can’t be contained in borders. (Jul 2008)
- OpEd: Policy views based on experience in Kenya & Indonesia. (Jul 2008)
- Important to undo the damage of the last seven years. (Feb 2008)
- Never negotiate out of fear, and never fear to negotiate. (Jan 2008)
- President must abide by international human rights treaties. (Dec 2007)
- Obama Doctrine: ideology has overridden facts and reality. (Dec 2007)
- No Obama Doctrine; just democracy, security, liberty. (Oct 2007)
- $50B annually to strengthen weak states at risk of collapse. (Aug 2007)
- No “strategic ambiguity” on foreign policy issues. (Aug 2007)
- My critics engineered our biggest foreign policy disaster. (Aug 2007)
- Meet with enemy leaders; it’s a disgrace that we have not. (Jul 2007)
- We cannot afford isolationism. (Mar 2007)
- Never has US had so much power & so little influence to lead. (Jul 2004)
- US policy should promote democracy and human rights. (Jul 2004)
Africa
- Double access to electricity in Africa. (Jan 2014)
- Dressed in Africa in traditional garb, not "Muslim attire". (Aug 2008)
- Majored in international affairs based on living abroad. (Jul 2008)
- Moral obligation to intervene in Darfur to avoid spillover. (Jul 2008)
- Wrote 2006 law stabilizing Congo with $52M. (Oct 2007)
- Increased aid to Republic of Congo. (Aug 2007)
- Visited largest slum in Africa, to publicize its plight. (Aug 2007)
- No-fly zone in Darfur; but pay attention more in Africa. (Jun 2007)
- U.S. funds for humanitarian aid to Darfur. (Mar 2007)
- Protested South African apartheid while at college. (Feb 2007)
- Focus on corruption to improve African development. (Oct 2006)
- Visited Africa in 2006; encouraged HIV testing & research. (Oct 2006)
Americas
- 2016: Cuba made progress in education and healthcare. (Mar 2020)
- The Cold War is over; lift 50-year embargo on Cuba. (Jan 2016)
- Cuba policy failed; better to engage through diplomacy. (Sep 2015)
- Cuba policy failed; better to engage through diplomacy. (Sep 2015)
- Cuba: When something doesn't work for 50 years, change it. (Jan 2015)
- Focus on BRICs: Brazil, Russia, India, China, & South Africa. (Jun 2012)
- Haiti earthquake: Americans unite in times of trouble. (Feb 2010)
- Cuba should reduce surcharge on remittances from US. (Apr 2009)
- OpEd: Maintaining Guantanamo base violates international law. (Jan 2009)
- Maintain Cuban embargo, but allow Americans to send money. (May 2008)
- Meet with Cuban leaders only with agenda of US interests. (Feb 2008)
- Cuba: Loosen restrictions now; normalization later. (Feb 2008)
- Willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Kim Jung Il & Hugo Chavez. (Nov 2007)
- Invest in our relationship with Mexico. (Sep 2007)
Asia
- 2009: Chose Japan PM as first visitor to emphasize alliance. (Jun 2014)
- Support stable transition to democracy in Burma & elsewhere. (Feb 2013)
- Pivot to East Asia; America is a Pacific power. (Oct 2012)
- We pushed China hard to raise currency exchange by 11%. (Oct 2012)
- OpEd: North Korean behavior under Bush same as under Obama. (Aug 2011)
- 2007: Pledged to meet with leaders of Iran & North Korea. (Aug 2009)
- 2007: Raids into Pakistan to kill high-value terrorists. (Aug 2009)
- We must be tough with Pakistan & stop coddling Musharraf. (Sep 2008)
- Must be tough on Iran, but talk to them too. (Sep 2008)
- Learned privilege of being American by living in Indonesia. (Jul 2008)
- China is a competitor but not an enemy. (Dec 2007)
- U.S. needs to ameliorate trade relations with China. (Mar 2007)
Europe
- Provided only non-lethal aid to Ukraine against Russia. (Nov 2019)
- Russia is in tatters because of our steady resolve. (Jan 2015)
- Deal with Russia: no new missile defense in Eastern Europe. (Dec 2011)
- We’ve been reactive for 8 years; be proactive with Russia. (Oct 2008)
- Recent Russian actions in Georgia are unacceptable. (Sep 2008)
- In Berlin: proud citizen of US; fellow citizen of the world. (Jul 2008)
- Cooperation among nations is not a choice; it’s the only way. (Jul 2008)
- Chairs European subcommittee; could hold Afghanistan hearing. (Jul 2008)
- Engage Russia regarding nuclear proliferation. (Jul 2008)
- Strengthen NATO to face 21st-century threats. (Aug 2007)
Mideast
- 2011: tough on Bahrain oppression; 2013: sectarian tensions. (Jul 2019)
- Negotiations with Iran don't rely on trust. (Jan 2014)
- Libyans marching FOR America means we've been successful. (Oct 2012)
- I stand by "time for Mubarak to go" in Egyptian Revolution. (Oct 2012)
- Partner with Arab Spring countries to work toward democracy. (Sep 2012)
- Engage with Iran; but combat Al Qaeda in Pakistan. (Jun 2012)
- Support the new Libya who threw off a 42-year dictator. (Sep 2011)
- $1.8B per year for mega-embassy in Iraq; same in Afghanistan. (Jun 2010)
- Hamas election void until they renounce violence. (Jun 2010)
- Iran is more isolated and will face growing consequences. (Jan 2010)
- Fundamental commitment to strong US-Israel relationship. (Jan 2009)
- Kissinger agrees with me on meeting with enemy leaders. (Sep 2008)
- FactCheck: Kissinger opposes presidential meetings with Iran. (Sep 2008)
- My record on Israel is same as McCain’s. (Jul 2008)
- Appropriate for Israel to take out Syrian nuclear reactor. (Jul 2008)
- Jerusalem should be capital of Israel, pending final status. (Jul 2008)
- Jerusalem as joint Palestinian-Israeli capital is ok. (Jul 2008)
- Palestinian people suffer-but from not recognizing Israel. (Apr 2007)
- FactCheck: Palestinian suffering from stalled peace effort. (Apr 2007)
- Supports Israel’s self-defense; but distrusted by Israelis. (Oct 2006)
Resolutions
- Obama to Trump: be kind, sustain international order. (Apr 2020)
- At college, protested for divestment from South Africa. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
- Sponsored aid bill to avert humanitarian crisis in Congo. (Dec 2005)
- Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
- Urge Venezuela to re-open dissident radio & TV stations. (May 2007)
- Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
- Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
- Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
- Afghan law tolerating marital rape is abhorrent. (Apr 2009)
- Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
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Mike Pence on Foreign Policy
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| Republian nominee for Vice President; Governor of Indiana; former Representative (IN-6) |
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- Blame China for the coronavirus. (Oct 2020)
- Trump moved embassy to Jerusalem and destroyed ISIS. (Oct 2020)
- The world knows this: America stands with Israel. (Feb 2020)
- Robust missile defense in Europe against Russian aggression. (Sep 2019)
- No nukes for Iran; support Iranians but not government. (Jun 2019)
- We stand with the Iranian people against the Ayatollahs. (Jun 2019)
- America represent the highest ideals of humankind. (Feb 2017)
- Re-engage the world but put America first. (Jan 2017)
- Reverse Obama's opening of Cuba; restore the embargo. (Oct 2016)
- America's place in the world is weakened. (Oct 2016)
- Fight Russia with strength and allies. (Oct 2016)
- Trump for extreme vetting of immigrants and no Syrians. (Oct 2016)
- Other countries respect strength, not weakness. (Jul 2016)
- Don't have paranoid delusions about one world government. (Jul 2016)
- Against agreement with Iran; keep all sanctions. (Apr 2016)
- We're in a global war of civilization against barbarism. (Jan 2015)
- Russian "reset" is appeasement and invites aggression. (Apr 2014)
- Never apologize for who we are and what we stand for. (Jan 2012)
- Foreign aid for US security interests & disasters. (Nov 2008)
- $48B to Africa for AIDS program is a moral calling. (Jul 2008)
- Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
- Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
- Member of the Silk Road Congressional Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
- Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
- Rated -6 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- Sponsored bill supporting demonstrations against Iran. (Jun 2009)
- Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
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Bernie Sanders on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic primary challenger; Independent VT Senator; previously Representative (VT-At-Large) |
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- Russia has been clear about keeping Ukraine out of NATO. (Feb 2022)
- Signed letter opposing Israeli annexation of territories. (Jul 2020)
- China is authoritarian but eliminated extreme poverty. (Mar 2020)
- Cuba: Teaching people to read and write is a good thing. (Feb 2020)
- Support for Israel & peace doesn't include racist government. (Feb 2020)
- Address root causes to end these endless wars. (Dec 2019)
- Venezuela's Madura is a vicious tyrant. (Sep 2019)
- Talk to adversaries but we need more than photo ops. (Jun 2019)
- Address source of problem with Mexico & Northern Triangle. (Jun 2019)
- Even-handed Mideast policy; open to moving Jerusalem embassy. (May 2019)
- Must support human rights, even with trading partners. (May 2019)
- Promote democracy, but don't use military for regime change. (Feb 2019)
- Binding referendum on Guam's political status. (Nov 2018)
- Binding referendum on Puerto Rico statehood vs. independence. (Nov 2018)
- Gaza is humanitarian disaster; Israelis shouldn't over-react. (Apr 2018)
- Foreign policy is directly related to military policy. (Sep 2017)
- UN is bureaucratic, but does enormously important work. (Sep 2017)
- Development aid isn't charity; it avoids military later. (Sep 2017)
- Opposed Monroe Doctrine interventionism in Latin America. (Mar 2016)
- Ending embargo with Cuba is right step. (Mar 2016)
- Vulture capitalists responsible for Puerto Rican debt. (Mar 2016)
- America stands for hope; we should take Syrian refugees. (Feb 2016)
- Won't take advice from Henry Kissinger; he assisted genocide. (Feb 2016)
- Beef up NATO against Russian aggression. (Feb 2016)
- Key doctrine: We can't do it alone; must work in coalition. (Feb 2016)
- North Korea is run by nuclear-armed paranoid dictator. (Feb 2016)
- I worry about Putin in Crimea but worry more about N. Korea. (Feb 2016)
- Lean on China to deal with North Korea. (Jan 2016)
- Putin regrets invading Crimea & the Ukraine. (Oct 2015)
- Normalize relations with Cuba; & respect their independence. (Sep 2015)
- Begrudgingly supports NATO, but no eastward expansion. (Sep 2015)
- Promote democracy in China, but not at expense of US workers. (Sep 2015)
- US should be more selective about using drone strikes. (Aug 2015)
- War is a local issue because local youngsters fight and die. (Jun 1997)
Mideast
- Turkey is not a US ally when they invade & mass slaughter. (Oct 2019)
- Supports Israel's right to exist, not Netanyahu. (Apr 2019)
- 1991: We give $7B to feudalistic dictatorships in Mideast. (Sep 2017)
- Need to look at consequences of removing dictators. (Feb 2016)
- We should try and talk to enemies, even Iran. (Feb 2016)
- Encourage Saudis and Iran to work together, despite distrust. (Feb 2016)
- Move forward with Iran with relations the long-term goal. (Feb 2016)
- Normalize relations with Iran even though we disagree. (Jan 2016)
- Think about what happens AFTER we get rid of dictators. (Dec 2015)
- Not policeman of the world; focus on ISIS first. (Dec 2015)
- I do not believe in unilateral action against terrorism. (Dec 2015)
- Easy to overthrow a dictator but hard to control aftermath. (Dec 2015)
- Moral responsibility to reach out to Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar should take charge in Syria. (Oct 2015)
- Address humanitarian crisis in Syria with allies in region. (Sep 2015)
- Two-state solution for Israel & Palestine. (Sep 2015)
- We have to negotiate with others, even Iran. (Aug 2015)
Voting Record
- Focus on domestic needs instead of international conflict. (Apr 2015)
- Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released. (Jul 2001)
- Voted NO on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
- Allow Americans to travel to Cuba. (May 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
- Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
- Urge China to respect religious freedom. (Mar 2001)
- Impose sanctions and an import ban on Burma. (Oct 2007)
- Remove African National Congress from terrorist list. (May 2008)
- Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
- Seeds of Peace: promote coexistence in regions of conflict. (Apr 2008)
- Rated +2 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
- CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
- Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
- Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
- Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor. (Dec 2021)
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Mark Sanford on Foreign Policy
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| Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn) |
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- 1997: proposed freezing State Department budget at $6.3B. (Nov 2000)
- Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
- Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
- Sponsored bill allowing Americans to travel to Cuba. (May 2000)
- Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
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Howard Schultz on Foreign Policy
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| Starbucks CEO; independent candidate for President until July 2019 |
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- China is not an ally, but we need to work with them. (Feb 2019)
- CARE programs in rural areas in Third World. (Jan 1999)
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Tom Steyer on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger; CEO |
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- We abandoned diplomacy & allies in favor of military complex. (Feb 2020)
- Don't meet with North Korea without preconditions or allies. (Jan 2020)
- America's brand in the world our most important protection. (Jan 2020)
- Rebuild traditional multilateral alliances like NATO. (Dec 2019)
- More foreign aid for Central America. (Dec 2019)
- Work with China as a frenemy under all circumstances. (Dec 2019)
- Unilateral action, without allies, makes absolutely no sense. (Oct 2019)
- Represent LGBT rights in human rights action abroad. (Oct 2019)
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Donald Trump on Foreign Policy
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| 2016 Republican incumbent President; 2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President |
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- Endorses autocratic ruler of Hungary, Viktor Orban. (Jan 2022)
- We rebuilt military; America stronger than ever. (Feb 2020)
- South Asia policy focused on Afghanistan not India. (Jan 2020)
- Russia Hoax: I have been far tougher on Russia than Obama. (Dec 2019)
- Trump "an utterly disloyal ally," odious to European leaders. (Dec 2019)
- Protect human rights in Hong Kong against China. (Nov 2019)
- Postpone meeting with Denmark if no Greenland discussion. (Aug 2019)
- Buying Greenland is strategically interesting. (Aug 2019)
- Treat foes of US worse than they could ever imagine. (Feb 2018)
- We're going to protect Christianity abroad; it's under siege. (Feb 2018)
- Defend our American legacy & seize our glorious destiny. (Mar 2017)
- U.S. has become dumping ground for everybody else's problems. (Feb 2016)
- Ignore career diplomats who insist on nuance. (Nov 2015)
- Offered himself as Cold War nuclear-arms-treaty negotiator. (Sep 2015)
- When you love America, you protect it with no apologies. (Dec 2011)
- Things change; empires come and go. (Apr 2010)
- Use tough negotiators instead of naive academic people. (Sep 2008)
- Persuasion, not power, is diplomacy at its best. (Oct 2006)
- Post-Cold War: switch from chess player to dealmaker. (Jul 2000)
Alliances
- Reject ideology of globalism; embrace doctrine of patriotism. (Sep 2018)
- Foreign aid only for allies with shared values. (Sep 2018)
- European Union is a foe in trade, & in lack of NATO payments. (Jul 2018)
- I said it was obsolete, but NATO is no longer obsolete. (Apr 2017)
- NATO: apply new solutions to face new circumstances. (Apr 2017)
- Other countries should follow UK in leaving EU. (Jan 2017)
- NATO is obsolete; it doesn't fight terrorism. (Jan 2017)
- Don't surrender to the false song of globalism. (Apr 2016)
- Reimbursement for US military bases in rich countries abroad. (Sep 2015)
- Support NATO, but it's not us against Russia. (Aug 2015)
- Americans need to be more aware of what's going on abroad. (Mar 2004)
Mideast
- Unite moderate Arab countries to isolate & contain Iran. (Sep 2020)
- Coronavirus: We can help Iran, all they have to do is ask. (Feb 2020)
- Not looking for war, but Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. (Jun 2019)
- Recognize 1967 Israel's annexation of Golan Heights. (Mar 2019)
- FactCheck: Yes, Senate approved US Embassy in Jerusalem. (Jan 2018)
- $350B of American arms to Saudis: jobs, jobs, jobs. (Jan 2018)
- Jerusalem is Israel's capital but Palestinian capital open. (Dec 2017)
- Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Dec 2017)
- Unbreakable alliance with the state of Israel. (Feb 2017)
- Unite civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism. (Jan 2017)
- Supports construction of Israeli settlements in West Bank. (Dec 2016)
- Treating Israel like a second-class citizen will end. (Nov 2016)
- At AIPAC: railed against Palestinians' demonization of Jews. (Aug 2016)
- FactCheck: Yes, nuke deal sent planeloads of cash to Iran. (Aug 2016)
- Don't take sides with Israel, so we can lead negotiations. (Feb 2016)
- I could negotiate a deal with Israel and Palestinians. (Feb 2016)
- Figure out who our allies are. (Feb 2016)
- Iran deal is one of the worst I've ever seen. (Feb 2016)
- Better to have Mideast strongmen than Mideast chaos. (Oct 2015)
- Stop sending aid to countries that hate us. (Sep 2015)
- More sanctions on Iran; more support of Israel. (Jun 2015)
Political Hotspots
- At peace with North Korea due to my friendship with Kim. (Oct 2020)
- No involvement in Hong Kong protest or Tiananmen anniversary. (Jun 2020)
- Uighur concentration camps are the right thing to do. (Jun 2020)
- Restore democracy in Cuba & Venezuela. (Feb 2020)
- Refuses to consider mass killings of Armenians as genocide. (Dec 2019)
- You can never show weakness; you've got to project strength. (Sep 2019)
- Sanctions on Communist dictators in North Korea & Cuba. (Jan 2018)
- 2012: Get tough on Pakistan; 2016: lavish praise on Pakistan. (Dec 2016)
- Brexit vote means people want to see borders. (Jun 2016)
- Develop nukes in South Korea & Japan to counter North Korea. (Apr 2016)
- China should make Kim Jong Un disappear. (Feb 2016)
- China totally controls North Korea; they're just taunting us. (Jan 2016)
- Diplomacy & respect crucial to our relationship with Russia. (Sep 2015)
- We must deal with the maniac in North Korea with nukes. (Sep 2015)
- Cuban embargo: 50 years is enough. (Sep 2015)
- China is our enemy; they're bilking us for billions. (Dec 2011)
- By 2027, tsunami as China overtakes US as largest economy. (Dec 2011)
- China: lack of human rights prevents consumer development. (Jul 2000)
- Be tougher on China-we’re too eager to please. (Jul 2000)
Russia
- Nobody was tougher on Russia than me, and they respected us. (Jul 2021)
- Condemn Russian & any country's involvement in our elections. (Oct 2016)
- Russia wants to defeat ISIS as badly as we do; work together. (Sep 2016)
- It's good that Putin says nice things about me. (Aug 2016)
- 1987 thru 2013: Tried to build Trump Tower in Moscow. (Aug 2016)
- Let Russia bash ISIS; let Germany defend Ukraine. (Nov 2015)
- Good that Russia is involved in Syria. (Oct 2015)
- Putin has no respect for America; I will get along with him. (Sep 2015)
- Support Russia, but with strings attached. (Jul 2000)
- Supports standing with the nation of israel. (Nov 2016)
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Jesse Ventura on Foreign Policy
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| Former Independent MN Governor; possible Presidential Challenger |
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- After WWII, we put top Nazis to work for us. (Apr 2011)
- Visited Cuba & Fidel Castro, despite presidential opposition. (Mar 2010)
- Questions why we still need Cuban embargo. (Apr 2008)
- Global cooperation OK; world government not. (Jul 2000)
- Buchanan is an unrealistic isolationist. (Feb 2000)
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Arvin Vohra on Foreign Policy
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| Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair |
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- America should be the greatest country on earth. (Mar 2018)
- Instead of foreign aid, sell sovereignty rights. (Jun 2016)
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Joe Walsh on Foreign Policy
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| Republican presidential primary challenger (former IL Rep.) |
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- Steadfastly support NATO. (Dec 2019)
- Put America's interests first: no photo ops with Putin. (Sep 2019)
- Two-state solution for Israel-Palestine failed for 64 years. (May 2012)
- Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
- Rated -6 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
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Elizabeth Warren on Foreign Policy
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| Massachusetts Senator; former head of CFPB; Dem. Presidential Challenger |
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- Signed letter opposing Israeli annexation of territories. (Jul 2020)
- Let Israelis and Palestinians decide together on Jerusalem. (Feb 2020)
- Will follow Obama's policy on Iran, in a word, diplomacy. (Feb 2020)
- Restore help to Central America, to reduce border crisis. (Sep 2019)
- Alliances make us stronger & better able to face China. (Mar 2019)
- Led bipartisan opposition to China's election interference. (Jun 2018)
- Unequivocally support Israel's qualitative military edge. (Jul 2016)
- No UN membership for Palestine until two-state solution. (Jul 2016)
- Military action that kill civilians may create radicalism. ()
- Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
- Ban imports from Xinjiang made by Uyghur forced labor. (Dec 2021)
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Bill Weld on Foreign Policy
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| Libertarian Party nominee for Vice Pres.; former GOP MA Governor; 2020 GOP Presidential Challenger |
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- China promised two systems for Hong Kong; we're watching. (Oct 2019)
- Support democracy, the rule of law, and prosperity in Africa. (Oct 2019)
- Multi-party talks to resolve Venezuelan situation. (Oct 2019)
- Foreign-owned debt poses national security problem. (Aug 2019)
- Priority is not "no fly zone" but to stop killing in Aleppo. (Oct 2016)
- No alliances for intelligence: We have to do it ourselves!. (Oct 2016)
- Focus on nuclear proliferation & the Sunni-Shia schism. (Jul 2016)
- 1994: Supported $25B Mexico bailout. (Jun 2004)
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Marianne Williamson on Foreign Policy
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| Author & Democratic Presidential Challenger |
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- Stronger position on Saudi Arabia; end involvement in Yemen. (Aug 2019)
- Help Venezuela freely choose its own political future. (Aug 2019)
- US should be more involved in opportunities in Africa. (Aug 2019)
- 2007: Let Iranian president visit Ground Zero. (Jul 2019)
- Commitment to both Israeli security & Palestinian rights. (Jun 2019)
- Support Israeli security & Palestinian human rights. (Apr 2019)
- Return moral principles to our foreign policy. (Apr 2019)
- US should return to being honest broker in Mideast. (Apr 2019)
- Make peace with our neighbors, instead of using brute force. (Apr 2019)
- Ask ourselves why we are so disliked around the globe. (Jul 2018)
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Andrew Yang on Foreign Policy
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| Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO |
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- International consensus and coalitions on data. (Nov 2019)
- US should lead the way on climate change. (Sep 2019)
- Provide model for democratic capitalism, not authoritarians. (Aug 2019)
- Helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia helps US. (Aug 2019)
- Let our values lead us: no aid to Saudi Arabia against Yemen. (Aug 2019)
- Two-state solution is only end to Israel/Palestine conflict. (Aug 2019)
- No quick answers on Israel, but supports two state solution. (Jul 2019)
- Russia has been hacking our democracy for years. (Jun 2019)
- Some Israeli actions are problematic on human rights. (Jun 2019)
- Be very judicious about projecting force. (Mar 2019)
- Strengthen alliances such as NATO; reinvest in diplomacy. (Mar 2019)
- Puerto Rican statehood is overdue step toward equality. (Mar 2019)
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