Carl Domino

• Pro-Life: I am personally against abortion. I have been supported in my past campaign by the National Right To Life Committee because of my strong Pro-Life record and opposition to federal funding of abortion. I will also oppose all efforts to fund Planned Parenthood abortion activities. While a member of the state legislature, I supported successful legislation– requiring parental notification.

• 2nd Amendment: As a fierce supporter of the 2nd Amendment and a life member of the NRA, I have consistently received an A rating. My support for our constitutional rights is unwavering.

• Veterans: George Washington said: "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive how the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." This is a sentiment I whole-heartedly agree with and will use as my guide in dealing with the VA, Veterans care and treatment.

• Environment: People moved to Florida and tourists visit our state in order to enjoy beaches, waterways, sunshine, hiking, hunting and other recreational activities. I believe that we must ensure that we leave the environment in better shape than we found it for the enjoyment of future generations. While in the state legislature, I obtained funds for Lake Worth Lagoon remediation, beachfront re-nourishment and other water projects so that we could continue to enjoy these precious resources. As your Congressman, I will fight vigorously for appropriate funding to clean up our waterways and estuaries.

• Spending: The amount of federal debt owed by each and every American is staggering and it's only growing. America cannot project strength, from bankruptcy court. Many times members of our own party become part of the problem. As a member of the state legislature, I fought then Republican Governor Charlie Christ and other Republican leaders over the $22 million boondoggle for Digital Domain in St. Lucie County. It's this type of approach I will use to restrain federal spending in Washington.

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• Obamacare: "There is almost no premise of Obamacare which can be defended. While sold as a method of increasing access to affordable health care it is actually a massive redistribution scheme. I will work for common sense health care reforms that put patients first and that will increase access and affordability by supporting free-market reform and fighting to keep government from further encroaching on our personal lives."

• Immigration & Border Security: "Any reform of immigration must begin with securing our borders.

My grandparents immigrated to this country to seek the American dream. We are a country built by immigrants. To those without opportunity around the world, America remains the bastion of freedom and economic opportunity. It is no wonder that they want to become American citizens. It is a sign of the greatness of our country. But one of our greatest strengths is adherence to the rule of law.

Amnesty should not be available to those who break our laws. There is an existing program for granting citizenship for those who follow the rules – just as our forbearers did. We must, immediately secure our borders and send the strong message that illegal entry into this country will not be tolerated or rewarded."

• Environment and the Indian River Lagoon: "During my time in the Florida House of Representatives, I was repeatedly recognized for my leadership and hard work to obtain funding for the reclamation of the Lake Worth Lagoon and environmental cleanup of the Loxahatchee River. This was done through the cooperation of the whole legislative delegation, both Democrats and Republicans. We also fought hard to fund the State's portion of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. As your Congressman, I will work hard to get appropriate federal funding to resolve the environmental degradation. Moreover I will work with state legislators to ensure that cleanup activities appropriately funded by the state are budgeted."

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