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Clyde Williams, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Clyde Williams, Jr. has refused to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2016 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2016.

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  • "We cannot fool ourselves into believing that we can reform the system without anyone paying higher taxes. For years, we have been promising more without paying for it, and we need to make sure the system is taxing people and corporations for the government services we collectively need and want." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "I also believe that we should end mandatory minimum sentencing and increase the use of alternative sentencing and courts." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "Education policy therefore needs to create opportunities to explore their interests, learn critical skills, and receive valuable mentorship. I want to engage children more intensively, providing a holistic approach to education that will empower our next generation in the future." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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  • "I support the upgrading of the criminal background database system, lifting the ban on federal research on gun violence and repeal of the Tiahart Amendment that restricts police from accessing gun trace information." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "We have a tremendous opportunity through Obamacare to improve the health and wellness for residents across this community – and I will work with hospitals and health-focused organizations on new innovations to strengthen our healthcare system." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "The diversity of NY-13 is its core strength. I support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path for citizenship, and the President’s Executive actions to extend stays and work-permits under DACA and DAPA." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "As a member of Congress, I will work to ensure that the LGBTQ community’s voice is represented in Washington, and that members of the LGBTQ community have a strong support system locally here in New York." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "I support gay marriage and the rights of LGBTQ citizens. I believe strongly that we need to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws and expand those laws to include transgender Americans." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • "I recognize that terrorism remains a serious threat to the US. However, in combatting ISIS, I am firmly opposed to traditional ground troops being deployed in Syria. Having troops on the ground would likely lead to increased violence and a decreased likelihood of a political situation that can help bring this devastating war to an end. I am supportive of helping Jordan and Lebanon cope with the refugee crisis, and efforts to get humanitarian aid into Syria." (clydewilliams2016.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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