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John Carter's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TX) - District 31

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  • "While the Supreme Court has given this issue to the states to address, I will always support pro-life federal policies." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "I’m proud to be endorsed by National Right to Life, the nation’s largest pro-life organization. I will fight to protect the precious lives of those who cannot protect themselves." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "Just as we have fought for freedom and justice throughout our nation’s history, we must fight for the lives of the hundreds of thousands of unborn children who are aborted in the U.S. every year." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "Federal spending must be reduced, but it should not be at the expense of programs like Social Security and Medicare. It is important that these programs remain strong and intact for current and future generations who have and will contribute to these programs through years of hard work." (carter.house.gov)
  • "I believe Congress has a responsibility to address the challenges facing Social Security and Medicare. I will work with my colleagues to make sure these vital programs are around for our children and grandchildren." (carter.house.gov)
  • Rated 6% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • Rated 80% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "I am pushing for bold reforms to our tax code that expand economic opportunity & cut taxes for Texas families." (x.com)
  • "I will continue pushing for reforms to our tax code that expand economic opportunities & tax cuts for Texas families. The American way of life is on the ballot in November, & we cannot let Democrats destroy economic opportunities for Texan families." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (None)
  • Rated 80% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "I will continue pushing for reforms to our tax code that expand economic opportunities & tax cuts for Texas families. The American way of life is on the ballot in November, & we cannot let Democrats destroy economic opportunities for Texan families." (x.com)
  • "We are only a week & a half into the 116th Congress & already the Democrats have made it easier to raise your taxes without a recorded vote, are calling for a 70% tax rate for top earners, & have prioritized money for abortions over securing our border." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (None)
  • "The "For the People Act" is anything but. Instead, it greatly expands the role of the federal government and skews the election system for Democrat political gain. The Democrats have messaged this legislation under the guise of reforming a broken system, but instead of working with both sides of the aisle to solve real issues, they've snuck in provisions to make it easier for Democrats to hold a majority. This legislation gives selected voters your taxpayer dollars to subsidize political candidates, makes the Federal Election Commission a partisan body, and fails to adequately protect elections against voter fraud. This legislation is not truly aimed at improving the security of elections or protecting Americans' free speech, instead it is a partisan attempt to rig the system on behalf of Democrats." (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "George Floyd's death is an unacceptable tragedy & a blatant use of excessive force. I know most police officers are dedicated public servants and work hard to keep our communities safe but those who fail to humanely & respectfully do their job must be held accountable." (twitter.com)
  • "I back the blue. Law enforcement officers have a tough job, and I consider it my duty to ensure they have the resources they need. Throughout my time in Congress, I have secured over $3.5 million for local law enforcement agencies in TX-31. I’ve also authored legislation to create a grant program so that law enforcement officers have access to active shooter training at the ALERRT center in San Marcos, TX. This training teaches officers to neutralize a threat and save lives. In addition, I authored legislation to help local police department recruit and retain officers" (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023." (votesmart.org)
  • "I proudly serve on the Military Construction Subcommittee to ensure our troops have the equipment, tools, & training they need to defend our country. I am committed to supporting our troops & will continue to work tirelessly to provide for them." (x.com)
  • "I will always fight to provide for the common defense. As the Representative for Ft. Hood this is a top priority. This year’s #NDAA, while not perfect, accomplishes a 3% pay raise for the brave men & women in uniform, & improves housing standards for military families." (x.com)
  • "The best and quickest way to address America's inflation crisis is to rein in out-of-control government spending." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m proud to have earned the @CPAC Award for Conservative Achievement for my work protecting the #SecondAmendment, increasing election security, supporting the rule of law & cutting wasteful spending." (x.com)
  • "Joe Biden's executive orders have cost American taxpayers over $1 trillion, so last week, House Republicans passed legislation to REIN IN his out-of-control spending." (x.com)
  • "Washington has a waste problem. As a chairman on the House Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to be in a position to cut wasteful spending and be a responsible voice for Americans’ pocketbooks. As your voice in Congress, I stood up against the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by Speaker McCarthy and President Biden. America cannot maintain its current spending trajectory and be sound for decades to come. The biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending. For fiscal year 2024, I put forth legislation that returns spending to fiscal year 2022 levels." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "I secured major reforms to Privatized Military Housing— the most substantial military housing overhaul in 2 decades. The reforms will: improve military housing, increase protection of servicemembers & families in military housing, establish a tenant's bill of rights." (x.com)
  • "I passed a bill that gave #military personnel a pay raise & improved military housing. The sacrifices of military spouses & #MilitaryFamilies shall never be overlooked & will stand up for them in Congress!" (x.com)
  • "It's great to call Central Texas home! Enjoyed seeing the new housing projects underway with the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin" (x.com)
  • "Thanks to Biden’s economic crisis, food inflation is at the highest rate since 1979. A study found 61% of Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck in Joe Biden’s economy." (x.com)
  • "Inflation is costing the average American household over $250 a month at the same time real wages continue to decrease. Biden’s economic policies are harming the American people." (x.com)
  • "President Biden & Democrat’s policies are a key source of inflation" (x.com)
  • "The best and quickest way to address America's inflation crisis is to rein in out-of-control government spending." (twitter.com)
  • "With student loan debt soaring to more than $1.5 trillion, I’m proud to cosponsor the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bill would allow employers to give up to $5,250 per year, per employee in student loan repayment assistance as a tax-excludable benefit." (x.com)
  • "As America’s families struggle to put food on the table, afford gas, and save for tomorrow, Biden’s illegal student loan debt scam could cost taxpayers anywhere from $500 billion to $1 trillion." (x.com)
  • "There is no such thing as "forgiving" student loan debt. This debt will be transferred to hardworking American taxpayers." (x.com)
  • "H.R. 1 will undermine Texas’ voter ID laws and will allow voters to cast a ballot without showing any identification. Instead of working together to secure elections, this bill loosens safeguards." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • "I’m proud to have earned the @CPAC Award for Conservative Achievement for my work protecting the #SecondAmendment, increasing election security, supporting the rule of law & cutting wasteful spending." (x.com)
  • "The President’s budget includes $44.9 billion for Democrats’ Green New Deal agenda and yet failed to mention funding for domestic energy or the Keystone Pipeline. Funding "climate warriors" is not going to make the gas prices go down." (x.com)
  • "Democrats cheered raising taxes on Americans, sicking 87,000 new IRS agents on middle-class families and wasting hard-earned tax dollars on the Green New Deal. They're completely out of touch to the struggles they've caused for Americans." (x.com)
  • "Once again, the left is attempting to pass outrageous govt spending bills under false pretenses. Instead of working to improve transportation in America’s communities, Biden’s ‘infrastructure’ bill subsidizes green energy & provides payouts to unions." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • "It’s time to bring back American oil production!" (x.com)
  • "President Biden claimed that he ‘can’t do much’ about the skyrocketing gas prices when we have an entire domestic oil production here at home waiting to be unleashed. He is lying to the American people." (x.com)
  • "The President’s budget includes $44.9 billion for Democrats’ Green New Deal agenda and yet failed to mention funding for domestic energy or the Keystone Pipeline. Funding "climate warriors" is not going to make the gas prices go down." (x.com)
  • "The right to bear arms is guaranteed in our U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment is an intrinsic part of our freedom, ensures our ability to protect that freedom, and means we have the ability to protect our families and our property. I recently voted against President Biden’s plan to outlaw stabilizing pistol braces. This legislation would’ve prohibited wounded warriors and retired police officers from the use of firearms. I will also support Americans’ right to keep and bear arms." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "As an A rated member of the NRA, I’m proud to receive their endorsement." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "The @HouseGOP will preserve constitutional freedoms. We will uphold free speech, protect the lives of unborn children, guarantee religious freedoms, and safeguard the Second Amendment. This is our #CommitmentToAmerica!" (x.com)
  • "The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed to every Texan by the US Constitution. As a former judge and Texas representative, I fully support the Second Amendment and fight to ensure it is upheld." (x.com)
  • "Obamacare continues to be a disaster for Texas families. It has raised premiums by 82% and left Texans with less options for health care. Texans deserve a system that puts them, not government bureaucrats, in charge of their health care decisions. I support repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market health care system where competition drives down costs and increases options. I believe America’s health care system should protect preexisting conditions, and empower patients by giving them options in their care." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "Dems’ Medicare-for-All proposal will cost at least $32 trillion– IN ADDITION TO what the govt. already spends on health care. How do Dems expect we going to pay for it? Your taxes will be hiked up to pay for this 'free' health care." (x.com)
  • "Obamacare is failing, and Texans deserve better. @HouseGOP is expanding choices & lowering costs." (x.com)
  • "Whether it's bringing home a new baby, illness or caring for a loved one, paid family leave supports families. I introduced the Leave Income for Families Extension Act to make a tax credit for employers that offer paid family leave for their employees permanent." (x.com)
  • "How else will the House-passed #NDAA help military families? In the past, government employees were given the option to take parental leave, but it was UNPAID. The bipartisan NDAA now provides up to 12 weeks of PAID leave" (x.com)
  • "I introduced the LIFE Act because whether it’s a new #baby, illness or #caregiver duties, #Texans deserve paid family leave to handle it." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democratic leadership has chosen to play politics rather than prioritize real reforms to lower prescription drug prices." (x.com)
  • "I cosponsored #HR19 which uses bipartisan reforms to lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new medicines/cures, strengthen transparency, & champion competition. Tell Speaker Pelosi to bring this to the House floor!" (x.com)
  • "Whether you’re Republican or Democrat, there’s one thing we can all agree on: Americans are paying too much for their prescription drugs." (x.com)
  • "While the American people need real bipartisan action to tackle issues like high prescription drug pricing, the rising cost of education, and health care reform, the Democrats sole focus has been partisan investigation after partisan investigation." (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "I was the first member of Congress to secure funding for President Trump’s border wall in Congress. The wall serves as a way to slow down illegal activity so law enforcement officers can respond." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "I'm fighting to secure the border! I've secured $4.8 billion for the border wall, stopped the housing of illegal immigrants at Ft. Hood and introduced the USA Act to stop asylum fraud." (x.com)
  • "President Biden has abandoned his responsibility to secure the southern border. This year, the House passed my bill, the Secure the Border Act, to finish building the wall, end human trafficking and increase law enforcement resources to gain control of America’s borders." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "I’ve also authored legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from being housed on America’s military bases. President Biden’s failures shouldn’t become the burden of our service members." (www.johncarterforcongress.com)
  • "Heading down to the floor to cast my vote to stop these Democrat-run cities and states from housing illegal aliens in public schools. President Biden’s failures shouldn’t be the burden of America’s children." (x.com)
  • "I'm fighting to secure the border! I've secured $4.8 billion for the border wall, stopped the housing of illegal immigrants at Ft. Hood and introduced the USA Act to stop asylum fraud." (x.com)
  • Rated 80% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Just voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus for their unjust aggression towards Ukraine. I stand with the people of Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s tyrannical invasion." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Praying for the innocent people of Ukraine tonight. The actions of Vladimir Putin are reprehensible. We must impose tougher sanctions to cripple Russia’s defenses and support our NATO allies in Europe." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (votesmart.org)
  • "I voted in support of the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act to protect Americans’ constitutional right to free speech. Biden & the far left have used Big Tech to weaponize the federal government for too long. Americans deserve a future that’s built on FREEDOM!" (x.com)
  • "Republicans have made a #CommitmentToAmerica! We will ensure every student succeeds and give parents a voice, achieve longer and healthier lives for Americans, and confront big tech to demand fairness." (x.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding abortion.

X a) Abortions should always be illegal.
b) Abortions should always be legal.
c) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
d) Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
e) Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
X f) Prohibit the dilation and extraction procedure, also known as "partial-birth" abortion.
X g) Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
h) Other or expanded principles

Using the key, indicate what federal funding levels you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category.Budget Priorities

Maintain Status a) Agriculture
Greatly Decrease b) Arts
Greatly Increase c) Defense
Slightly Increase d) Education
Maintain Status e) Environment
Greatly Increase f) Homeland security
Slightly Decrease g) International aid
Slightly Increase h) Law enforcement
Slightly Increase i) Medical research
Slightly Increase j) National parks
Slightly Increase k) Public health services
Maintain Status l) Scientific research
Slightly Increase m) Space exploration programs
Slightly Increase n) Transportation and highway infrastructure
Slightly Decrease o) Welfare
Eliminate p) Other or expanded categories

Defense Spending

Greatly Increase a) Armed Forces personnel training
Greatly Increase b) Intelligence operations
Greatly Increase c) Military hardware
Greatly Increase d) Modernization of weaponry and equipment
Greatly Increase e) National missile defense
Slightly Increase f) Pay for active duty personnel
Slightly Increase g) Programs to improve troop retention rates
Slightly Increase h) Research and development of new weapons
Greatly Increase i) Troop and equipment readiness
j) Other or expanded categories

Using the key above, indicate what federal tax levels you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category.TaxesIncome Taxes:Family IncomeRetiree IncomeOther Taxes:Deductions/Credits:

Slightly Decrease a) Less than $25,000
Slightly Decrease b) $25,000-$75,000
Slightly Decrease c) $75,000-$150,000
Slightly Decrease d) Over $150,000
Slightly Decrease e) Other or expanded categories
Slightly Decrease f) Over $40,000
g) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Alcohol taxes
Eliminate b) Capital gains taxes
Maintain Status c) Cigarette taxes
Greatly Decrease d) Corporate taxes
Maintain Status e) Gasoline taxes
Eliminate f) Inheritance taxes
Eliminate g) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Charitable contributions
Maintain Status b) Child tax credit
Maintain Status c) Earned income tax credit
Slightly Increase d) Medical expense deduction
Maintain Status e) Mortgage deduction
Maintain Status f) Student loan credit
g) Other or expanded categories
Yes 4) Do you support permanent repeal of the federal estate tax?
Yes 5) Do you support eliminating taxes on dividends paid to individual investors?
Yes 6) Should a married couple filing jointly pay the same taxes as if they were an unmarried couple filing separately?
7) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and government reform.

a) Support public taxpayer funding for federal candidates who comply with campaign spending limits.
X b) Increase the amount individuals are permitted to contribute to federal campaigns.
c) Prohibit Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions to candidates for federal office.
X d) Allow unregulated soft money campaign contributions to political parties or committees.
X e) Allow ads paid for by soft money that support or attack a candidate for federal office.
X f) Allow issue advocacy commercials by corporations, labor unions, and non-profit groups which appear within 60 days of a general election and within 30 days of a primary election.
X g) Remove all contribution limits on federal campaigns and parties.
Undecided h) Do you support instant run-off voting (IRV)?
Yes i) Should Election Day be a national holiday?
Undecided j) Should same-sex couples be allowed to form civil unions?
Yes k) Should marriage be restricted to a union only between a man and a woman?
l) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding crime.

X a) Support the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
b) Eliminate the use of the death penalty for federal crimes.
X c) Impose "truth in sentencing" for violent criminals so they serve full sentences with no chance of parole.
X d) Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
X e) Support programs to provide prison inmates with drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
f) Reduce prison sentences for those who commit non-violent crimes.
X g) Support additional criminal penalties if a fetus is killed in the commission of a federal crime against a pregnant woman.
h) Require that crimes based on gender, sexual orientation, and disability be prosecuted as federal hate crimes.
X i) Support programs that provide job training and placement services for at-risk youth.
X j) Impose stricter penalties for those convicted of white-collar crimes.
k) Enforcement of civil rights should primarily be the responsibility of the federal government.
X l) Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
(l) should be under certain circumstances and with statutory age settings

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding drugs.

X a) Support mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs.
X b) Expand federally sponsored drug education and drug treatment programs.
c) Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
d) Allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes.
X e) Increase border security to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States.
X f) Eliminate federal funding for programs associated with the "war on drugs."
g) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

X a) Support national standards for and testing of public school students.
X b) Allow parents to use vouchers (equal opportunity scholarships) to send their children to any public school.
X c) Allow parents to use vouchers (equal opportunity scholarships) to send their children to any private or religious school.
X d) Allow teachers and professionals to receive authorization and funding to establish charter schools.
e) Increase funding for block grants to states to aid in the hiring of additional teachers.
X f) Support teacher testing and reward teachers with merit pay.
X g) Increase funding for school capital improvements (e.g. buildings, infrastructure, technology).
X h) Support granting states limited control over Head Start programs.
X i) Support changing the mission of Head Start to emphasize improving the math and reading skills of disadvantaged children.
j) Providing education is not a responsibility of the federal government.
k) Support affirmative action in public college admissions.
l) Increase funding of programs such as Pell grants and Stafford loans to help students pay for college.
X m) Support federal tax incentives to help families save for college.
n) Other or expanded principles

1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding employment.2) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding affirmative action.

X a) Increase funding for national job-training programs that re-train displaced workers or teach skills needed in today's job market.
X b) Reduce government regulation of the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
X c) Provide tax credits or grants to businesses that offer child care services to employees.
X d) Encourage employers to offer flex-time scheduling, comp-time, and unpaid leave for family emergencies.
e) Eliminate all federal programs designed to reduce unemployment.
f) Increase the federal minimum wage.
g) Support the right of workers to strike without fear of being permanently replaced.
X h) Allow workers to sell company stock and to diversify their company retirement funds into other investment options.
i) Other or expanded principles
a) The federal government should consider race and gender in government contracting decisions.
X b) The federal government should discontinue affirmative action programs.
c) The federal government should continue affirmative action programs.
d) Include sexual orientation in federal anti-discrimination laws.
e) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

a) Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act.
b) Strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Air Act.
X c) Require states to compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses of privately-owned land.
X d) Relax logging restrictions on federal lands.
X e) Relax standards on federal lands to allow increased recreational usage.
X f) Support increased development of traditional energy resources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil).
g) Strengthen emission controls and fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles.
X h) Support opening a select portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration.
X i) Encourage further development and use of alternative fuels to reduce pollution.
X j) Support the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel.
X k) Allow energy producers to trade pollution credits.
l) Support the U.S. re-entering the Kyoto treaty process to limit global warming.
m) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding guns.

a) Renew the ban on the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting.
b) Maintain and strengthen the current level of enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X c) Ease federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X d) Repeal federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X e) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
f) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
g) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
h) Require a license for gun possession.
i) Establish a national database of ballistic "fingerprints" to track guns used in criminal activities.
X j) Support legislation that would protect manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers of firearms from civil lawsuits by crime victims.
k) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health care.

a) Providing health care is not a responsibility of the federal government.
b) Implement a universal health care program to guarantee coverage to all Americans regardless of income.
X c) Support a Patient's Bill of Rights which includes appeal mechanisms when claims are denied.
d) Support a Patient's Bill of Rights which includes the right to sue when claims are denied.
X e) Expand eligibility for tax-free medical savings accounts.
X f) Establish limits on the amount of punitive damages awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
g) Support expanding prescription drug coverage under Medicare.
h) Support expanding prescription drug coverage under private managed care plans.
X i) Offer tax credits to individuals and small businesses to offset the cost of insurance coverage.
j) Support automatic enrollment of children in federal health care programs such as CHIP and Medicaid.
k) Allow 55-65 year-olds to buy into Medicare.
X l) Support stem cell research on existing lines of stem cells.
m) Allow laboratories to create new lines of stem cells for additional research.
n) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding immigration.

a) Decrease the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country.
X b) Establish English as the official national language.
c) Increase the number of visas issued for agricultural workers.
d) Relax restrictions barring legal immigrants from using social programs (e.g. public housing, food stamps).
e) Support amnesty for certain illegal immigrants who already reside in the United States.
f) Support the detention of asylum seekers from countries known to sponsor terrorism.
g) Other or expanded principles

International AidIndicate which principles you support (if any) regarding United States economic assistance.

X a) Aid should be granted to countries when extraordinary circumstances cause disaster and threaten civilian lives.
X b) Aid should be granted to countries when it is in the security interests of the United States.
c) Aid should be eliminated for any nation with documented human rights abuses.
d) Aid programs should be scaled back and eventually eliminated.
e) Other or expanded principles

International Policy1) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the Middle East.2) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Central and East Asia.3) Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the United Nations.

Yes a) Should the United States continue to provide leadership in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?
Yes b) Should the United States support the creation of a Palestinian state?
No c) Should the United States withdraw its troops from Iraq?
e) Other or expanded principles
Yes a) Should the United States use diplomatic and economic pressure to encourage North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program?
Undecided b) Should the United States use military force to destroy the North Korean nuclear weapons program?
c) Should the United States remove the North Korean government from power?
Yes d) Should the United States increase financial support to Afghanistan?
Yes e) Should the United States increase military support to Afghanistan?
f) Other or expanded principles
No a) Should the United States maintain its financial support of the United Nations?
Yes b) Should the United States decrease its financial support of the United Nations?
No c) Should the United States commit troops to United Nations peacekeeping missions?
d) Other or expanded principles
No 4) Should the United States lift the travel ban to Cuba?
Yes 5) Should the United States increase its financial support to Colombia to combat "the war on drugs"?
No 6) Should aid to African nations for AIDS prevention programs fund distribution of contraceptives?
Yes 7) Should aid to African nations for AIDS prevention fund abstinence education?
8) Other or expanded principles
I completely support President Bush's plans and goals in Iraq. I will continue to fund all of our troop needs so they remain the best fighting force in the world and the safest.

International TradeIndicate which principles you support (if any) regarding international trade.

Yes 1) Do you support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Yes 2) Do you support the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?
Yes 3) Do you support continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
Undecided 4) Should a nation's human rights record affect its normal trade relations (most favored nation) status with the United States?
Yes 5) Do you support the trade embargo against Cuba?
Undecided 6) Should trade agreements include provisions to address environmental concerns and to protect workers' rights?
7) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding national security.

Yes a) Do you support using military tribunals to try suspected terrorists when ordinary civilian courts are deemed inappropriate or impractical?
Yes b) Should the United States adopt stricter rules for student visa applications from nations known to sponsor terrorism?
Yes c) Should the United States grant law enforcement agencies greater discretion to read mail and email, tap phones, and conduct random searches to prevent future terrorist attacks?
Yes d) Should the United States hold foreign states accountable for terrorists who operate in their country?
Yes e) Should the federal government increase funding to states and cities for homeland security?
Yes f) Do you support a policy of pre-emptive strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to national security?
g) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Social Security.

X a) Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts which they manage themselves.
X b) Allow workers to invest a portion of their payroll tax in private accounts managed by private firms contracted by the government.
X c) Invest a portion of Social Security assets collectively in stocks and bonds instead of United States Treasury securities.
d) Increase the payroll tax to better finance Social Security in its current form.
e) Lower the annual cost-of-living increases.
f) Raise the retirement age for when individuals are eligible to receive full Social Security benefits.
g) Other of expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding technology and communication.

a) Collect taxes on commercial Internet transactions.
X b) Continue the moratorium on Internet taxation.
X c) Implement regulation of Internet content.
X d) Support government mandates to curtail violent and sexual content on television.
X e) Support strict penalties for Internet crimes (e.g. hacking, identity theft, worms/viruses).
X f) Support legislation to detail how personal information can be collected and used on the Internet.
g) Regulating the Internet is not a responsibility of the federal government.
X h) Impose regulations on "spam" emails.
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare and poverty.

X a) Require welfare recipients to spend at least 40 hours a week in a combination of work and training programs.
b) Increase funding for child care programs.
X c) Continue to give states and local governments flexibility in and responsibility for welfare programs through federal block grants.
X d) Direct federal poverty aid through religious, community-based, or other non-profit organizations.
e) Abolish all federal welfare programs.
X f) Support housing assistance for low-income families.
all above would have conditions
On an attached page, disk, or via email, please explain in a total of 75 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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