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Cory Booker on Foreign Policy
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • 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. (Nov 2020)
Barbara Buono on Foreign Policy
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Barbara Buono on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Christie on Foreign Policy
N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Chris Christie on other issues.
  • America is strongest moral power for what is good and right. (Feb 2017)
  • World has fewer democracies than before Obama. (Jan 2016)
  • Talk to our allies & foes, & keep our word, like I always do. (Jan 2016)
  • Push Russia out of Middle East; establish US dominance. (Oct 2015)
  • No relations with Cuba until they stop harboring fugitives. (Sep 2015)
  • I won't deal with or even meet with countries that hate us. (Sep 2015)
  • Against nuclear deal with Iran; keep state sanctions. (Sep 2015)
  • Stop worrying about being loved; instead be respected. (Aug 2015)
  • Arm Emiratis, Jordanians, & others before sending US troops. (Aug 2015)
  • Tourism money won't end up with the people of Cuba. (Aug 2015)
  • Given who I am, Putin would not have invaded Crimea. (Sep 2014)
  • America should be clear to world about what we stand for. (Feb 2014)
  • New isolationism, & reducing anti-terrorism, is dangerous. (Jul 2013)
  • Remain vigilant but stay connected to rest of the world. (Feb 2012)
Jack Ciattarelli on Foreign Policy
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jack Ciattarelli on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kim Guadagno on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kim Guadagno on other issues.
  • Keep restrictions on our relations with Cuba. (Jun 2017)
Seth Kaper-Dale on Foreign Policy
Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor: Click here for Seth Kaper-Dale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Phil Murphy on Foreign Policy
Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Murphy on other issues.
  • Former U.S. ambassador to Germany, appointed by Obama. (May 2016)
Joe Rullo on Foreign Policy
Republican: Click here for Joe Rullo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hirsh Singh on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.
Doug Steinhardt on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew): Click here for Doug Steinhardt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Wisniewski on Foreign Policy
Democrat: Click here for John Wisniewski on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

NJ 2020: 2020 NJ Senatorial race


Jeff Bell on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bell on other issues.
  • Maintain US sovereignty from UN. (Jul 2014)
  • Statehood for Puerto Rico, with full Congressional voting. (May 2014)
Cory Booker on Foreign Policy
Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Cory Booker on other issues.
  • 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. (Nov 2020)
Jeff Chiesa on Foreign Policy
Republican Appointee: Click here for Jeff Chiesa on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rush Holt on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated +4 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Bob Hugin on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Hugin on other issues.
  • Supports Israel and recognizes Jerusalem as its capital. (Jun 2018)
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
Steve Lonegan on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Lonegan on other issues.
  • Oppose UN treaties that take away our national sovereignty. (Jan 2014)
  • Vocal supporter of Israel's right to defend itself. (Jan 2014)
Rik Mehta on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate Nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.
Stuart Meissner on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stuart Meissner on other issues.
  • Against Iran nuclear deal that sent money used for terrorism. (Dec 2019)
Robert Menendez on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Unequivocal support for Hong Kong protests against China. (Nov 2019)
  • International sanctions against nuclear program in Iran. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
  • Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
Frank Pallone on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Nov 2013)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Rich Pezzullo on Foreign Policy
Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rich Pezzullo on other issues.
  • As our ally, we must support Israel's right to defend itself. (Jan 2018)
  • Oppose all UN treaties that weaken our sovereignty. (Jan 2018)
Murray Sabrin on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Murray Sabrin on other issues.
  • A common sense, humble, noninterventionist foreign policy. (Feb 2014)
  • Failed policy of invade, occupy and rule other nations. (Oct 2011)
Hirsh Singh on Foreign Policy
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hirsh Singh on other issues.

House:


Bonnie Watson Coleman on Foreign Policy
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bonnie Watson Coleman on other issues.
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Rodney Frelinghuysen on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-11): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Frelinghuysen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Scott Garrett on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-5): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Scott Garrett on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Foreign aid often more harmful than helpful . (Dec 2000)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -5 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Oppose Arms Treaty that limits gun trade to Israel & Taiwan. (Nov 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Oct 2013)
  • Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap. (Jan 2015)
  • Supports standing with the nation of israel. (Nov 2016)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Josh Gottheimer on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Josh Gottheimer on other issues.
  • Congressional report on hate speech in Palestinian textbooks. (Apr 2021)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
Andy Kim on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Kim on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Leonard Lance on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Lance on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -4 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. (Apr 2013)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap. (Jan 2015)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Frank LoBiondo on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-2): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Frank LoBiondo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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 YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Oppose Arms Treaty that limits gun trade to Israel & Taiwan. (Nov 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Tom MacArthur on Foreign Policy
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom MacArthur on other issues.
  • Focus on alliance with Israel and peace through strength. (Nov 2014)
Tom Malinowski on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Malinowski on other issues.
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Robert Menendez on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Robert Menendez on other issues.
  • Unequivocal support for Hong Kong protests against China. (Nov 2019)
  • International sanctions against nuclear program in Iran. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
  • Rated +1 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
Donald Norcross on Foreign Policy
Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Donald Norcross on other issues.
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Frank Pallone on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-6): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Frank Pallone on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on reforming the UN by restricting US funding. (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Nov 2013)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Bill Pascrell on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 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 NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Donald Payne Jr. on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donald Payne Jr. on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Mikie Sherrill on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mikie Sherrill on other issues.
  • Most important national security tool is diplomacy. (Apr 2020)
  • Maintain our long-standing relationship with Israel. (Apr 2020)
  • CC:Keep alliance with Israel. (Jul 2018)
  • PVS:No nuclear weapons for hostile governments. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
Albio Sires on Foreign Policy
Democrat: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Albio Sires on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
  • Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Christopher Smith on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-4): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Smith on other issues.
  • Voted NO on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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 NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Urge China to respect religious freedom. (Mar 2001)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -3 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Aug 2013)
  • Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
  • Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Jeff Van Drew on Foreign Policy
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Van Drew on other issues.
  • Voted YES to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Richard Codey on Foreign Policy
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Corzine on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • Opposes linking Human Rights to trade with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports continuing Foreign Aid to Russia, Israel, & others. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Monitor human rights in Uganda-Sudan crisis. (Aug 2004)
Chris Daggett on Foreign Policy
Independent Challenger (2009): Click here for Chris Daggett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Fulop on Foreign Policy
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Steve Fulop on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ray Lesniak on Foreign Policy
Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Ray Lesniak on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Foreign Policy
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2000): Click here for Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Andrews on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. (Apr 2013)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jun 2013)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Rush Holt on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-12): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Rush Holt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
  • Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Rated +4 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jul 2013)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Jon Runyan on Foreign Policy
Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Runyan on other issues.
  • Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated -5 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Aug 2013)
Donny DiFrancesco on Foreign Policy
Former Republican Governor (2001): Click here for Donny DiFrancesco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thomas Kean on Foreign Policy
Former Republican Governor (1982-1989): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean on other issues.
  • Make a long-term commitment to supporting Pakistan. (Jul 2004)
  • Expand Saudi relations from oil to anti-extremism. (Jul 2004)
  • Multilateral coalition for Muslim youth outreach. (Jul 2004)
Jim McGreevey on Foreign Policy
Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004): Click here for Jim McGreevey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bret Schundler on Foreign Policy
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Bret Schundler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Bradley on Foreign Policy
2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President: Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bradley on other issues.
  • Increase foreign aid; US is last per capita. (Aug 2000)
  • Freedom Exchange Act: Funding for people-to-people contact. (Aug 2000)
  • Don’t provoke Russia; no more NATO expansion. (Aug 2000)
  • Move towards new post-Cold War stability & mentality. (Jan 2000)
  • Russia: Missed opportunity to disarm & communicate. (Jan 2000)
  • East Timor worked; use UN instead of US elsewhere. (Oct 1999)
  • Puerto Rico: Support their expressed will; provide more aid. (Aug 1999)
  • Foster middle-class abroad; focus on 5 key countries. (May 1999)
  • US has an obligation to lead the world. (Dec 1998)

    China

  • No reason to think of China as an enemy. (Aug 2000)
  • Be direct with Taiwan & China: Maintain status quo. (Dec 1999)
  • Cox Report: Focus on security lapse, not espionage. (Aug 1999)
  • Reaffirm “One China,” but defend Taiwan. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted YES on Strengthening of the trade embargo against Cuba. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on ending Vietnam embargo. (Jan 1994)
Douglas Forrester on Foreign Policy
2002 Republican Challenger for Senate (NJ): Click here for Douglas Forrester on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Torricelli on Foreign Policy
Former Democratic Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Torricelli on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
  • Voted NO 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 YES on limiting the President's power to impose economic sanctions. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on limiting NATO expansion to only Poland, Hungary & Czech. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on $17.9 billion to IMF. (Mar 1998)
John Adler on Foreign Policy
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Adler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Rob Andrews on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Rob Andrews on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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)
  • 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)
  • Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Sponsored resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. (Apr 2013)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Jun 2013)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Richard Codey on Foreign Policy
Democratic NJ Governor: Click here for Richard Codey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Corzine on Foreign Policy
Democratic Jr Senator (NJ): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Corzine on other issues.
  • Opposes linking Human Rights to trade with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Supports continuing Foreign Aid to Russia, Israel, & others. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Monitor human rights in Uganda-Sudan crisis. (Aug 2004)
Anne Evans Estabrook on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Anne Evans Estabrook on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Ferguson on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ferguson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
Robert Franks on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Franks on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
Thomas Kean Jr. on Foreign Policy
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • Be steadfast against nuclear proliferation in Iran. (Sep 2006)
  • Assisted with N.J. divestiture from Sudan. (May 2006)
Frank Lautenberg on Foreign Policy
Democratic Sr Senator (NJ): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Frank Lautenberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
  • 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 YES 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 NO on ending Vietnam embargo. (Jan 1994)
  • Monitor human rights in Uganda-Sudan crisis. (Aug 2004)
  • Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
  • Rated 0 by AAI, indicating a mixed Arab/Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Integrate gender into diplomatic and foreign aid processes. (Nov 2012)
  • Vigorous support for State of Israel against Hamas in Gaza. (Nov 2012)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
  • Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
Ian Linker on Foreign Policy
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Ian Linker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Pascrell on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-8): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Bill Pascrell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 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 NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Maintain World Bank funding as part of multilateralism. (Jan 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to monitor forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang. (Sep 2020)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
  • Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)
Donald Payne on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Member of the Silk Road Congressional Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Remove African National Congress from terrorist list. (May 2008)
  • Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated +4 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
Donald Payne on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-10): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Donald Payne on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Member of the Silk Road Congressional Caucus. (Nov 2007)
  • Remove African National Congress from terrorist list. (May 2008)
  • Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated +4 by AAI, indicating pro-Arab pro-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Condemn China's organ harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners. (Sep 2013)
  • $500M and 3,000 troops to Africa to fight Ebola. (Jul 2014)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Allow travel between the United States and Cuba. (Feb 2009)
  • Ease the Israeli blockade on Gaza. (Jan 2010)
Joe Pennacchio on Foreign Policy
Republican challenger: Click here for Joe Pennacchio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marge Roukema on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marge Roukema on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted NO on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
Jim Saxton on Foreign Policy
Republican Representative (NJ-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jim Saxton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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 YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations. (Nov 1999)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Ban foreign aid to oil-producers who restrict production. (May 2001)
  • Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled. (May 2007)
Gwen Diakos on Foreign Policy
Independent Challenger: Click here for Gwen Diakos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thomas Kean Jr. on Foreign Policy
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Kean Jr. on other issues.
  • Be steadfast against nuclear proliferation in Iran. (Sep 2006)
  • Assisted with N.J. divestiture from Sudan. (May 2006)
Joe Kyrillos on Foreign Policy
Republican Challenger: Click here for Joe Kyrillos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rik Mehta on Foreign Policy
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rik Mehta on other issues.
Steven Rothman on Foreign Policy
Democratic Representative (NJ-9): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Steven Rothman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Sep 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 NO 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)
  • Multi-year commitment to Africa for food & medicine. (Apr 2001)
  • Seeds of Peace: promote coexistence in regions of conflict. (Apr 2008)
  • Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia. (May 2008)
  • Rated -2 by AAI, indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
  • Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
  • Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, as official US policy. (Mar 2009)
  • Condemn Iran for state-sponsored persecution of Baha'i. (Feb 2009)
Dick Zimmer on Foreign Policy
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Dick Zimmer on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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