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Joe Biden on Homeland Security
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| Democratic President; former V.P.; former Senator |
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- Attended 80th anniversary of D-Day in France. (Jun 2024)
- Democracy is under attack both at home and abroad. (Mar 2024)
- Cancel Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program. (Apr 2023)
- Most lethal terrorist threat: white supremacist terrorism. (Apr 2021)
- Kept promise to allow transgendered to serve in military. (Mar 2021)
- Greatest terror threat to America is domestic terror. (Feb 2021)
- Extend the New START Treaty for five years with Russia. (Feb 2021)
- FactCheck: Yes, Hunter Biden was kicked out of military. (Sep 2020)
- Don't turn a blind eye to Russian bounties on US soldiers. (Aug 2020)
- Coronavirus: Use Defense Production Act for needs. (Mar 2020)
- We used National Guard for Ebola; use for new pandemic too. (Mar 2020)
- Protect electoral process from disinformation. (Feb 2020)
- ISIS will come here if they take over Iraq and Syria. (Oct 2019)
- Opposed assassinating bin Laden as too risky. (Oct 2019)
- Refugee policy is an embarrassment. (Feb 2019)
- 1991: Favors government "back doors" into encryption. (Aug 2018)
- Boston Marathon bombers were jihadis, but keep Constitution. (May 2013)
- Political process to restore a democratic government in Mali. (Feb 2013)
- We should not cut embassy security funding. (Oct 2012)
- Caring for veterans is our only sacred obligation. (Oct 2012)
- 1970s: control CIA from outside; 1980s: time to lay off. (Jun 2012)
- 1979: Met with Soviet leaders about SALT II Treaty. (Oct 2010)
- Revealed location of top-secret bunker beneath VP residence. (Jun 2009)
- Obama worked with Republicans to reduce nuclear weapons. (Oct 2008)
- Greatest security threat is from al Qaeda in Pakistan. (Oct 2008)
- Universal national service, in military or Peace Corps. (Dec 2007)
- Talks about nations acquiring uranium are more complicated. (Oct 2007)
- Commitment to never use torture; no part of our policy, ever. (Sep 2007)
- Missile defense is perfect metaphor for neo-isolationism. (Jul 2007)
- Urged Pres. Bush to return to Washington on 9/11. (Jul 2007)
- 1992: No Pax Americana. (Aug 2004)
Defense Budget
- More benefits to veterans for toxic exposures. (Mar 2022)
- Boost the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
- Invest $275M in Israel's "Iron Dome" & future joint systems. (Mar 2013)
- National debt comes from putting two wars on a credit card. (Oct 2012)
- Special Forces instead of M1 tanks. (Oct 2012)
- We spend same in 3 weeks in Iraq as 7 years in Afghanistan. (Oct 2008)
- Cut $350B in military programs, from Star Wars to F-22's. (Dec 2007)
Voting Record
- Don't Ask Don't Tell is antiquated & unworkable. (Aug 2007)
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Doug Burgum on Homeland Security
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| 2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor |
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- Tuition assistance & tax exemption for military & veterans. (Nov 2023)
- Budgeted to create a North Dakota Military Museum. (Jan 2023)
- Make North Dakota the most military-friendly state. (Feb 2022)
- State income tax exemption on military retirement pay. (Jan 2019)
- Need strong deterrent against rogue nations. (Jan 2018)
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Chris Christie on Homeland Security
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| N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate |
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- We must fight against the Chinese-Russia alliance. (Sep 2023)
- Rebuild our military so tinpot dictators can't dictate to us. (Jan 2016)
- Give tools back to NSA to fight terrorism. (Jan 2016)
- Re-start metadata collection; boost morale of intel officers. (Nov 2015)
- Obama created refugee crisis; now burdens Americans with it. (Nov 2015)
- Syrian refugees cannot be vetted; don't allow any into US. (Nov 2015)
- No Syrian refugees in US, not even infant orphans. (Nov 2015)
- Yes, there is a crisis at the VA. (Nov 2015)
- On 9/11, I wondered whether I'd be a single parent. (Sep 2015)
- Balance privacy rights but more NSA tools to fight terrorism. (Aug 2015)
- I spent 7 years putting terrorists in jail. (Aug 2015)
- Modernize to have 350 ships and 2,600 aircraft. (Aug 2015)
- Gathering metadata is necessary for homeland security. (Jul 2015)
- Libertarian anti-NSA secrecy stance is an esoteric debate. (Jul 2013)
- Want to reduce anti-terrorism? Come talk to 9/11 victims. (Jul 2013)
- Second American Century: strong military & sure values. (Aug 2012)
- Patriot Act OK to monitor library book selections. (Jun 2012)
- FBI inappropriately detained many people after 9/11. (Jun 2012)
- Strengthen support network for military families. (Sep 2011)
- Fund Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program. (Aug 2011)
- We ARE the leader in Libya; we MUST be the world's police. (Jun 2011)
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Ron DeSantis on Homeland Security
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| Republican presidential contender; FL governor |
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- Veterans issues on front burner, but outside the VA. (Jan 2024)
- I'll advocate for military service; get more signing up. (Jan 2024)
- We have to be strong and defend the people who defend us. (Nov 2023)
- Increase naval fleet to 600 ships over next 20 years. (Nov 2023)
- Keep military service voluntary instead of mandatory. (Aug 2023)
- K-9s for Warriors: treat PTSD in post-9/11 veterans. (Feb 2023)
- Military draft would make public oppose nation-building. (Feb 2023)
- $3.4 million in state spending to support military. (Jul 2021)
- Gave legal support to Gitmo terrorist detention center. (Nov 2012)
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Nikki Haley on Homeland Security
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| Republican presidential contender; UN Ambassador 2017-2018 |
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- Don't give cash to friends or foe; you can't follow it. (Jan 2024)
- Strengthen our military; send message to China. (Nov 2023)
- Cut taxes for veterans who receive military retirement. (May 2023)
- Make our armed forces more powerful and capable than before. (Mar 2023)
- Persecuted immigrants are welcome--but not Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- We are a patriotic people; we love those in uniform. (Jan 2012)
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Kamala Harris on Homeland Security
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| Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator |
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- Our weapons & support prevented Putin taking Kiev & Poland. (Sep 2024)
- AdWatch: Trump is a a danger to our troops & our democracy. (Sep 2024)
- $1.5B to help Ukraine rebuild with a lasting peace. (Jun 2024)
- Target Russian finances to oppose Ukraine invasion. (Feb 2022)
- Slash the defense budget. (Jul 2019)
- Domestic terrorism as national security priority. (Apr 2019)
- Champion a robust VA for our Veterans. (Aug 2016)
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Howie Hawkins on Homeland Security
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| Green Party Presidential Challenger |
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- Abolish nuclear weapons, WMDs, and land mines. (Jul 2020)
- Better care & support services for veterans. (Jul 2020)
- Cut military budget 75%; withdraw from 800 foreign bases. (May 2019)
- Convert arms monopolies to nonprofit public enterprises. (May 2019)
- Halve defense spending & use funds domestically. (Aug 2006)
- End secret detentions and arrests without charge. (Jul 2006)
- Repeal the Patriot Act. (Jun 2006)
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Will Hurd on Homeland Security
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| U.S. Rep; GOP presidential challenger (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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Asa Hutchinson on Homeland Security
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| Republican presidential contender; AR Governor |
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- A strong national defense is the bedrock of our democracy. (May 2023)
- FBI's number one duty: leading our counter-terrorism mission. (Apr 2023)
- In Arkansas we support our military bases and their missions. (Feb 2022)
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Perry Johnson on Homeland Security
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| CEO & Republican presidential challenger |
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- Defense was never more important than it is today. (Aug 2023)
- Strengthen our defense by cutting waste & improving audits. (Jun 2023)
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Chase Oliver on Homeland Security
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| Libertarian candidate for President |
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- Cut defense spending to pay for college loans. (Dec 2023)
- China just an excuse to fund military industrial complex. (Jul 2023)
- 2008: Close Guantanamo; stop drone policies . (Nov 2022)
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Mike Pence on Homeland Security
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| Former Republican Vice President (withdrew Oct.2023) |
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- Supports Reagan Doctrine: peace through strength. (Aug 2023)
- We need a president to build a military fitted to the times. (Jun 2023)
- Homosexuals in the ranks weakens unit cohesion. (Sep 2020)
- Fact Check: Takes credit for Veterans Choice passed in 2014. (Aug 2020)
- We've made the strongest military in history of the world. (Feb 2020)
- Voted to keep ban on openly gay members of the military. (Apr 2019)
- Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
- Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
- Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America. (Oct 2016)
- Rebuild military and project American strength in the world. (Oct 2016)
- We see promise after promise to our veterans forgotten. (Jul 2016)
- Led a ceremony with a dedication of a POW/MIA Chair of Honor. (May 2016)
- Supported expanding benefits and opportunities for veterans. (Mar 2016)
- The time has come to dramatically increase defense spending. (Feb 2015)
- Grow NATO stronger; Poland & Czech missile shield. (Apr 2014)
- Use military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Nov 2008)
- Gratitude to Emirates for their support of our War on Terror. (Mar 2006)
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Bernie Sanders on Homeland Security
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| Independent Senator (VT) amd former Presidential candidate |
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- Cuba is in US sphere of influence; Ukraine is in Russia's. (Feb 2022)
- Use National Guard for coronavirus; but focus on funding. (Mar 2020)
- FactCheck: $1.8 trillion on all military, not just weapons. (Feb 2020)
- Violent white nationalists should be treated as terrorists. (Aug 2019)
- CIA torture policy means US service members get tortured too. (May 2018)
- Global War on Terror has undermined our moral standards. (Sep 2017)
- CIA activities in Iran and Chile led to dictatorships. (Feb 2016)
- It does us no good to NOT talk to adversaries. (Feb 2016)
- I opposed Vietnam as conscientious objector. (Oct 2015)
- Shut down the NSA surveillance program. (Oct 2015)
- Snowden showed us our civil rights are being undermined. (Oct 2015)
- PATRIOT Act was 99-1, and I was the one. (Oct 2015)
- Continue using drones and special forces. (Oct 2015)
- NSA is unconstitutionally out of control. (Sep 2015)
- Worried about invasion of privacy from NSA corporate America. (May 2015)
- F-35 fighter planes OK at Burlington Airport. (Oct 2012)
Mideast
- Too much spent on Cold War; and too little spent on ISIS. (Jan 2016)
- Rid our planet of this barbarous organization called ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- Don't let released terrorists get back onto the battlefield. (Jun 2014)
- War in Iraq will cost us $3 trillion including veteran care. (Dec 2010)
- Pentagon lied about Iraq; expect same for future wars. (Jun 1997)
Miitary Spending
- We spend $1.8T on collective military; spend it on climate. (Feb 2020)
- We spend $750B on military & don't know who our enemy is. (Sep 2019)
- Cut military spending to pay for fixing climate change. (Sep 2019)
- Undertake comprehensive audit of Department of Defense. (Apr 2018)
- Don't privatize the Veterans Administration. (Apr 2018)
- Spending on military means fewer resources for people. (Nov 2016)
- Care for our veterans, even if we disagree about wars. (Nov 2016)
- Strengthen the V.A.; don't privatize the V.A. (Feb 2016)
- Promise to never privatize V.A. (Feb 2016)
- We spend billions on nuclear weapons & only 10% on terrorism. (Nov 2015)
- I pushed bill for $15B for veterans' healthcare services. (Oct 2015)
- Reduce nuclear budget by $100B; end proliferation worldwide. (Sep 2015)
- Costs of endless war detract from citizens' well-being. (Sep 2015)
- Cut defense by $18B to pay for 55% of all college tuition. (Apr 2015)
- We need a strong military, but stop wasting tens of billions. (Apr 2015)
- V.A. doesn't have resources to accommodate 2 million vets. (May 2014)
- End nuclear weapons and B-2 bomber production. (Jun 1997)
- 1991: Billions should improve human life, not destroy it. (Jun 1997)
Voting Record
- 2009: Voted against closing Gitmo; 2015: supports closing it. (Sep 2015)
- Oppose outrageous boost in military expenditures. (Jun 1997)
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Tim Scott on Homeland Security
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| Republican presidential challenger; SC Senator |
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- Invest heavily so military can fight on three continents. (Nov 2023)
- Rebuild a lethal, powerful military so adversaries fear us. (May 2023)
- Require stronger evidence for FISA electronic surveillance. (May 2015)
- Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal. (Sep 2014)
- Keep Guantanamo Bay open; keep military tribunals. (Nov 2010)
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Jill Stein on Homeland Security
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| Green Challenger |
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- Bipartisan endless war machine enriches military contractors. (Dec 2023)
- Don't take sides in Yemen; arms embargo instead. (Oct 2016)
- Warsaw Pact ended NATO's reason to exist, then NATO expanded. (Oct 2016)
- Both scary: Hillary wants Syria war & Trump wants more nukes. (Oct 2016)
- $6 trillion to pay for wounded veterans from failed wars. (Aug 2016)
- Peace offensive: shut down bases, F-35, & Saudi funding. (Aug 2016)
- Close the 700+ foreign military bases. (Aug 2016)
- Slash dangerously bloated military budget by at least 50%. (Apr 2016)
- Cancel F-35 project; cancel the Littoral Combat Ship. (Apr 2016)
- Immediate weapons embargo to the Middle East. (Oct 2015)
- New 9/11 investigation, and public release of evidence. (Sep 2015)
- Military-industrial complex shows woes of privatization. (Jul 2015)
- Disarm North Korea as part of worldwide nuclear disarmament. (Jul 2015)
- Edward Snowden is a hero for exposing mass spying. (Jul 2015)
- Bring troops home from 800 bases abroad. (Jul 2015)
- 700+ foreign military bases are bankrupting us. (Jun 2015)
- End persecution of government and media whistleblowers. (Jun 2015)
- Burden of fighting is borne by families of lesser means. (Jul 2014)
- Torture creates enemies rather than eliminating them. (Apr 2014)
- Eliminate nuclear weapons in Middle East & whole world. (Oct 2012)
- Switch from bloated military to spending at home. (Oct 2012)
- Bush & Obama criminalized the right to protest. (Oct 2012)
- Patriot Act ends the right to judicial review. (Jan 2012)
- Bloated military budget enables knee-jerk military solutions. (Jan 2012)
- End Patriot Act; it surrenders freedoms in name of security. (Jan 2012)
- PATRIOT Act is a flagrant violation of 4th Amendment. (Dec 2011)
- Repeal National Defense Authorization; keep right to trial. (Dec 2011)
- Cut military 50%; spend that $500B on economy. (Dec 2011)
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Donald Trump on Homeland Security
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| Republican former President |
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- Develop Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program. (Apr 2023)
- I created the Space Force and fixed the VA. (Sep 2020)
- I rebuilt our depleted military with $2.5 trillion. (Sep 2020)
- FactCheck: Obama signed Veterans Choice, not Trump. (Aug 2020)
- May veto FISA bill; unless "attempted coup" against him. (Mar 2020)
- $400B more from NATO members for military expenses. (Feb 2020)
- South Korea should pay for $10B missile defense system. (Jan 2020)
- Would take info on opponents from foreigners, might call FBI. (Jun 2019)
- Ban on transgender people serving openly in the US military. (Feb 2019)
- Withdraw from INF and develop Missile Defense System. (Feb 2019)
- Space Force: sixth branch of the armed services. (Aug 2018)
- Unmatched power is key to defense, including more nukes. (Jan 2018)
- Meaningful engagement with allies paying their fair share. (Feb 2017)
- More tools so our military can fight and win. (Feb 2017)
- Ensure U.S. nuclear arsenal is at the top of the pack. (Feb 2017)
- Expand US nuclear capability; we're falling behind. (Dec 2016)
- FactCheck: US spends more than NATO, but only 22% on NATO. (Sep 2016)
- We defend Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia: they need to pay. (Sep 2016)
- South Korea and Japan should pay 100% of US military costs. (Aug 2016)
- Charge rich countries like Germany more to defend them. (Feb 2016)
- We worry about Iranian nukes but why not North Korean nukes? (Nov 2015)
- Building up military is cheap when you consider alternative. (Nov 2015)
- Opposed gay marriage but supported gays serving in military. (Sep 2015)
- Our nuclear arsenal doesn't work; it's 30 years old. (Jun 2015)
- American interests come first; no apologies. (Dec 2011)
- All freedoms flow from national security. (Dec 2011)
- Business students should read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". (Apr 2010)
- Focus & discipline are habits I learned in military school. (Sep 2008)
- 3% of GNP for military is too low. (Jul 2000)
- Prepare for bio-terrorism attack. (Jul 2000)
Islamic Terrorism
- Terrorists do not worship God; they worship death. (Feb 2018)
- Keep Guantanamo open; stop releases & add new prisoners. (Jan 2018)
- Cannot allow beachhead of radical Islamic terrorism. (Feb 2017)
- Replace a Muslim ban with an extreme vetting of Muslims. (Oct 2016)
- Muslims have to report terrorist problems when they see them. (Oct 2016)
- I don't want to be politically correct: Islam hates us. (Mar 2016)
- Keep Gitmo open, and load it up with bad dudes. (Feb 2016)
- Bring back waterboarding and a hell of a lot worse. (Feb 2016)
- 9/11 was horrific, but New York handled it beautifully. (Jan 2016)
- Err on the side of security: restore the PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2015)
- Bring back waterboarding and other interrogation methods. (Nov 2015)
- Surveil mosques but don't close mosques. (Nov 2015)
- We have a problem with radical Muslims. (Sep 2015)
- Defeat ISIS and stop Islamic terrorists. (Jan 2015)
- Missile defense is inappropriate; focus on terrorism. (Jul 2000)
Veteran Affairs
- Did not attend veteran cemetery in France while president. (Jun 2024)
- FactCheck: Media did report Trump saying military are losers. (Jun 2024)
- I never said soldiers are suckers; I do so much for vets. (Sep 2020)
- Fort renaming: I don't care what the military says. (Jul 2020)
- Fire 1,500 VA employees who failed to serve veterans. (Jan 2018)
- Create a military court system to deal with sexual assaults. (Sep 2016)
- VA is one of the most incompetently-run agencies. (Nov 2015)
- Fix veteran's hospitals, and pay private doctors for them. (Sep 2015)
- Increased Veterans Day parade audience from 100 to 1 million. (Jun 2015)
- 1994 Veteran's parade: Such high-quality people led military. (Oct 1997)
Vietnam
- 1965: opposed Vietnam War but never joined protests. (Sep 2015)
- 1969: Drew high draft lottery number, and never got drafted. (Sep 2015)
- Vietnam war was mistake; I'm grateful that I stayed civilian. (Sep 2015)
- 1964: Deferred Vietnam draft for four years while in college. (Jul 2015)
- 1968: Classified 1-Y, medically disqualified for Vietnam. (Jul 2015)
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JD Vance on Homeland Security
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| Republican Vice Presidential nominee |
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- Don't fight for abstractions; fight for people's homes. (Jul 2024)
- Facilitate peace in Russia-Ukraine, instead of US support. (May 2024)
- Stop using America's military as social justice side project. (Oct 2021)
- Marine Corps prepares students well for college. (May 2017)
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Tim Walz on Homeland Security
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| DFL Governor & V.P. nominee |
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- I carried weapons of war, but not weapons in war. (Aug 2024)
- Accused of "stolen valor" for retiring early after 24 years. (Aug 2024)
- 2011-18: served on Veterans and Armed Services Committee. (Aug 2024)
- Bipartisan leadership of House Veterans Affairs Committee. (Aug 2024)
- Retired after 24 years in National Guard,to run for Congress. (Aug 2024)
- Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years. (May 2017)
- Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans. (May 2017)
- Supports military tribunals to try suspected terrorists. (Nov 2006)
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Marianne Williamson on Homeland Security
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| Democratic candidate for President |
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- Fix budget to keep, maintain and create sustainable peace. (Jun 2023)
- Make suicide prevention a top priority for veterans & VA. (Apr 2019)
- Remove pathological romanticization of the military. (Jul 2018)
- Military expenditures are 54% of all discretionary funding. (Jul 2018)
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