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from State of North Dakota secondary Archives (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Doug Burgum: Support a ban on abortions for things like gender selection. Doug Burgum: Law requires doctors to say some abortions reversible. Dustin Peyer: Government has no role in woman's choice. Eliot Glassheim: Pro-choice, but parental notification is ok. Heidi Heitkamp: Opposed 20-week abortion ban. Heidi Heitkamp: Fund Planned Parenthood but don't fund abortions. Kevin Cramer: Announced for Senate due to incumbent's pro-choice vote. Kevin Cramer: Abortion on demand for 40 years leads to school shootings. Michael Coachman: Individuals, including unborn, have intrinsic right to life. Rick Becker: Government's responsibility to protect human life. Thomas Campbell: Fight for the unborn. Tracy Potter: Define life as beginning at birth, not conception. Tracy Potter: Voted against making abortion a felony. Wayne Stenehjem: Exceptions for rape & incest, but sign other pro-life bills. Wayne Stenehjem: Supports waiting periods and parental notification. John Hoeven: 2007: signed trigger law banning abortions. Katrina Christiansen: Don't make a child carry a rapist pregnancy. Rick Becker: I made "some bad votes" against anti-abortion legislation. Rick Becker: No federal funding for abortion, including abortion drugs. Rick Becker: There's no such thing as a "medically required" abortion. |
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Budget & Economy Doug Burgum: Right-size government: cutting $1.2B is a great start. Doug Burgum: Increased teacher & state employee pay without raising taxes. Doug Burgum: Investing in infrastructure now will save us millions. Dustin Peyer: Revamp tax code so business can pay living wage. Eliot Glassheim: Federal spending promotes growth better than tax cuts. Rick Becker: Submit smaller budgets when there are shortfalls. Robert Marquette: Fight for sound monetary policy & lower government influence. Wayne Stenehjem: Diversify our economy: drones, fertilizer, & infrastructure. Wayne Stenehjem: Rainy day funds and budget cuts work. Katrina Christiansen: Not opposed to subsidies to bring manufacturing to state. Kelly Armstrong: Put a 3% cap on budget growth with 5 year carryover. |
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Civil Rights Doug Burgum: Gay marriage is ok, but not running on social issues. Doug Burgum: No discrimination because of sexual orientation. Doug Burgum: Fly flags of ND tribal nations at Governor's Office. Doug Burgum: Repeal Sunday morning shopping ban. Dustin Peyer: Lead fight against discrimination by sexual orientation. Eliot Glassheim: Supports same-sex marriage. Kelly Armstrong: Don't add sexual orientation to definition of discrimination. Kelly Armstrong: Gender neutral terms in state laws, for same-sex marriages. Kevin Cramer: Marriage is defined in Scripture. Marvin Nelson: Supports Equal Pay for Equal Work. Michael Coachman: Nurture strong marriages of one man and one woman. Rick Becker: Add "sexual orientation" to definition of discrimination. Robert Marquette: Oppose legislation negatively impacting LGBT community. Thomas Campbell: Voted NO on "sexual orientation" in defining discrimination. Thomas Campbell: No gender neutral terms in state laws; keep husband/wife. Tracy Potter: Prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. Tracy Potter: Repeal Cohabitation Law: unmarried couples can live together. Tracy Potter: No job discrimination by sexual orientation/gender identity. Wayne Stenehjem: No same-sex marriage; no hate-crime laws for gays. Wayne Stenehjem: LGBT protection in housing & jobs, but religious freedom too. Merrill Piepkorn: Would have vetoed anti-transgender legislation. Merrill Piepkorn: Gender neutral terms in state laws, for same-sex marriages. Rick Becker: I don't believe in women's rights, gay rights--all the same. Heidi Heitkamp: Savanna's Act: solve crimes against Native Americans. Kevin Cramer: Savanna's Act: solve crimes against Native Americans. Kelly Armstrong: Supported legislation targeting LGBTQ youth. Kevin Cramer: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. |
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Corporations Doug Burgum: Economy of the future built on collaboration for innovation. Doug Burgum: Founded software company at age 26; grew to 2,000 staff. Eliot Glassheim: Opposed across-the-board corporate and income tax cuts. Heidi Heitkamp: Supports Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, with reforms. Jack Dalrymple: Cut corporate tax and income tax across the board. Kelly Armstrong: Cut corporate tax and income tax across the board. Kevin Cramer: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is regulatory overreach. Marvin Nelson: Opposed across-the-board corporate and income tax cuts. Rick Becker: Picking winners & losers fails; lower taxes & get out of way. Rick Becker: Lower tax rates and eschew picking winners and losers. Doug Burgum: Corporations can't own land here; protecting family farms. |
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Crime Doug Burgum: Jail time without rehab is not a cure for addiction. Doug Burgum: North Dakota has been backing the blue, not defunding. Eliot Glassheim: Supports death penalty & alternatives for non-violent crimes. Jack Dalrymple: No use of drones for criminal investigations. Jack Dalrymple: More highway patrol; more emergency communications system. Jack Dalrymple: More state troopers, more parole and probation programs. Kevin Cramer: 100% pro-life includes opposing death penalty. Marvin Nelson: Asked attorney general to spend more time fighting crime. Michael Coachman: Preserve right of self-defense without excessive burdens. Rick Becker: No use of drones for criminal investigations. Wayne Stenehjem: Launched state's sex offender website. Doug Burgum: Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. Kelly Armstrong: Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. Marvin Nelson: Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. Rick Becker: Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. Thomas Campbell: Reduce mandatory minimums; alternatives to incarceration. Merrill Piepkorn: Increase funding for mental health: primary root of problems. |
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Drugs Doug Burgum: Opioid epidemic threatens our way of life. Doug Burgum: Remove shame and stigma from the disease of addiction. Dustin Peyer: Legalize & tax marijuana. Eliot Glassheim: Legalize medical marijuana. Heidi Heitkamp: Supports medical marijuana; leave recreational use to voters. John Hoeven: $4M to address meth and narcotics with more prisons. Kevin Cramer: No recreational marijuana; opposes ND ballot measure 3. Marvin Nelson: Invest in drug treatment, mental health, and drug courts. Marvin Nelson: Legalize medical marijuana. Rick Becker: Supports medical marijuana and legalized pot. Rick Becker: Voted NO on drug testing for TANF & SNAP benefits. Rick Becker: I view marijuana as a victimless crime, would legalize. Wayne Stenehjem: Make drug enforcement a priority. Wayne Stenehjem: Marijuana has no positives. Wayne Stenehjem: Warn of dangers of new opioid drugs; but help addicts too. Katrina Christiansen: The marijuana industry is really an innovative agency. Kelly Armstrong: Rated B- by NORML: medical marijuana ok but not recreational. Kevin Cramer: Rated C by NORML: medical marijuana ok; leave it to states. Merrill Piepkorn: Rated B by NORML: medical marijuana ok. |
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Education Doug Burgum: Accelerate efforts to raise outcomes for all students. Doug Burgum: Kids can't prepare for 21st century using 19th-century model. Doug Burgum: Local control of schools. Doug Burgum: Invest in K-12 for our No. 1 resource--our young people. Doug Burgum: Proclaimed North Dakota School Choice Week. Doug Burgum: Help students be "choice ready" for their career paths. Doug Burgum: Expand career/technical academies across the state. Heidi Heitkamp: Vouchers take public funds away from public schools. Heidi Heitkamp: Supports public service loan forgiveness for college debt. Jack Dalrymple: Achieved long-sought goal of 70% funding from state. John Hoeven: Moment of silence, or prayer, ok in public schools. Katrina Christiansen: Stop learning loss; improve teacher retention. Kevin Cramer: Supports vouchers and charter schools. Kevin Cramer: End student loan interest deduction. Marvin Nelson: Maintain investment in schools despite financial crunch. Michael Coachman: Don't restrict children in prayer, religious expression. Rick Becker: Fully state-funded college tuition worst idea in the world. Tracy Potter: Deregulate homeschooling for parents with H.S. diplomas. Tracy Potter: Voted NO on Home School Deregulation. Wayne Stenehjem: Supports charter schools; schools choice; & private funding. Rick Becker: Education Empowerment Program: reimburse private schools. Rick Becker: Displaying the Ten Commandments OK in schools. Katrina Christiansen: Invest in our public schools. Kelly Armstrong: Best workforce recruitment tool is our higher ed system. Kelly Armstrong: Supports school choice, but not vouchers. Merrill Piepkorn: Expand apprenticeships and paid internships to students. Merrill Piepkorn: Would have vetoed the state's book banning bills. Merrill Piepkorn: Money for vouchers means less money for public education. Kelly Armstrong: Our budget will support Education Savings Accounts. |
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Energy & Oil Doug Burgum: We are not running out of oil; we have a global surplus. Doug Burgum: Protest campers at Dakota Access Pipeline should leave. Doug Burgum: On energy, all of the above. Doug Burgum: Lignite (brown coal) is transforming power plant emissions. Doug Burgum: Private sector innovation over regulation on carbon. Doug Burgum: Clean coal will allow us to shape global energy policy. Doug Burgum: Soybean oil can be refined into renewable green diesel fuel. Dustin Peyer: Shift to renewable energy inevitable. Dwight Grotberg: Build ND infrastructure for energy production & corn ethanol. Dwight Grotberg: make energy a National Security issue. Eliot Glassheim: Regulate greenhouse gases, and fund renewable energy. Heidi Heitkamp: Tax incentives for renewables, particularly wind power. Jack Dalrymple: Reduce oil extraction tax from 6.5% to 5%. Jack Dalrymple: Oil & gas development brings jobs; let's build them roads. Jack Dalrymple: Focus on pipeline and rail capacity for oil & gas. Jack Dalrymple: New safety rule: filter crude oil for dangerous types of gas. Katrina Christiansen: Establish industries in the face of technology disruption. Kelly Armstrong: Reduce oil extraction tax from 6.5% to 5%. Kevin Cramer: Climate change is a religious belief. Marvin Nelson: Increase state research on global warming from $5M to $50M. Rick Becker: Reduce oil extraction tax from 6.5% to 5%. Thomas Campbell: Feds shouldn't interfere with local energy industry. Thomas Campbell: Liberal politicians hurt state's energy economy. Wayne Stenehjem: Diversify economy with value-added energy and agriculture. Doug Burgum: $350 million Carbon Capture Project for clean coal. Doug Burgum: The oil industry is so safe, environmentally friendly. Kelly Armstrong: Revitalizing oil and gas industry led to population growth. |
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Environment Doug Burgum: Innovation--not regulation--solves oil & gas challenges. Doug Burgum: Dept. of Environmental Quality to focus on clean air & water. Eliot Glassheim: $220 million to cities stricken by water contamination. Marvin Nelson: Invest in flood protection, even if we have to raise taxes. Marvin Nelson: Block giveaway of state-owned mineral resources. Michael Coachman: Block giveaway of state-owned mineral resources. Shelley Lenz: Balance energy needs with need to preserve grasslands. Wayne Stenehjem: Sue EPA to block "Waters of the US" land control. Merrill Piepkorn: Allow transfer of state-owned mineral resources. Rick Becker: ESG is fascism: no environment-based investing. |
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Families & Children Heidi Heitkamp: No discrimination against intimate relationships. Jack Dalrymple: Great need for more and better child care services. Kevin Cramer: The #MeToo movement is all about victimization. Kevin Cramer: Marriage is defined in Scripture. Michael Coachman: Committed to God, his family, the Constitution, integrity. Wayne Stenehjem: Supports sex-ed programs stressing abstinence. Doug Burgum: Vetoed barring biological boys from girl's school sports. Rick Becker: Bar biological boys from girl's school sports. Rick Becker: Traditional nuclear family is backbone of America's success. Kelly Armstrong: Require proof of age on pornographic websites. Merrill Piepkorn: Attract young people by avoiding "culture war" issues. |
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Foreign Policy Eliot Glassheim: Opposes withdrawing American participation in NATO. Katrina Christiansen: We need to say that supporting Ukraine puts America first. Rick Becker: Protect farmland from Chinese Communist Party. |
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Free Trade Doug Burgum: North American trade deal good for farmers, ranchers. Doug Burgum: Trade war with China, & tariffs, hurting domestic farmers. Doug Burgum: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Doug Burgum: We have an amazing relationship with Canada. Doug Burgum: Supports trade deal with Mexico/Canada. Heidi Heitkamp: A trade war is bad for jobs, business, and consumers. Heidi Heitkamp: AdWatch: trade war with China hurts soybean farmers. Heidi Heitkamp: Our $50B of tariffs on China caused $34B of retaliation. Heidi Heitkamp: Tariffs on China cause retaliatory actions. Jack Dalrymple: Link ND businesses with foreign buyers. Kevin Cramer: Tariffs on China are the one tool we have. Kevin Cramer: Government should facilitate global relationships. Katrina Christiansen: Trump tariffs hurt ND farmers in Asian export market. Kevin Cramer: Tariffs defend our industries against dumping. |
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Government Reform Doug Burgum: Pledge to support term limits. Doug Burgum: Veto $5,000 limits on executive branch bonuses. Doug Burgum: Online state services should work like consumer sites. Doug Burgum: One-stop reporting for hazardous spills helps state respond. Doug Burgum: Make it easier, not harder, to come work in North Dakota. Eliot Glassheim: Regulate campaign contributions from corporations and unions. Heidi Heitkamp: Reverse Citizens United by constitutional amendment. Heidi Heitkamp: Opposes voter ID; they target minorities & youth. Jack Dalrymple: Study ID cards for voting to ensure citizenship. Jack Dalrymple: Change restrictions for Voter ID. Jack Dalrymple: OpEd: Legislative $5,000 limit on governor's executive bonus. John Hoeven: Federal government shouldn't determine state election rules. Kevin Cramer: First Amendment is clear: unregulated campaign contributions. Kevin Cramer: No disclosure of corporate campaign donations. Marvin Nelson: Opposed changes in restrictions for Voter ID. Michael Coachman: Make acquiring absentee ballots easier. Michael Coachman: Work with tribal leaders to resolve concerns over voter ID. Michael Coachman: Size of government & regulations should be limited. Rick Becker: Study ID cards for voting to ensure citizenship. Rick Becker: Voted YES on $5,000 limit on governor's executive bonus. Robert Marquette: Shed light on entrenched political corruption and cronyism. Robert Marquette: Give SCOTUS nominees an up-or-down vote. Thomas Campbell: Cut bureaucracy and red tape. Thomas Campbell: Voted NO on $5,000 limit on governor's executive bonus. Thomas Campbell: Study ID cards for voting to ensure citizenship. Tracy Potter: Opposed "Clean Elections" limited to $1500 contributions. Wayne Stenehjem: Limit corporate campaign contributions, but not PACs. Doug Burgum: Federal rules are actually trying to take away state power. Merrill Piepkorn: Voted NO on $5,000 limit on governor's executive bonus . Katrina Christiansen: Term limits work for the presidency. Rick Becker: Oppose the Marxist effort to repeal the Electoral College. Merrill Piepkorn: More transparency, accountability and trust in government. Kelly Armstrong: We will continue to push back against federal bureaucracy. |
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Gun Control Doug Burgum: Obama has overreached on gun control. Dustin Peyer: Education, not regulation and confiscation. Eliot Glassheim: Opposes gun-control legislation except assault weapons ban. Katrina Christiansen: Pols protecting gun lobby are "cowards of the highest order". Michael Coachman: Uphold right solemnly confirmed by 2d Amendment. Robert Marquette: Strengthen gun rights. Thomas Campbell: 2nd Amendment is the most important one. Tracy Potter: Deadly force ok in self defense against an intruder. Kelly Armstrong: Triggers never pull themselves; bills go after guns. Merrill Piepkorn: Banning binary triggers doesn't restrict 2nd Amendment. |
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Health Care Doug Burgum: Pledge to oppose Obamacare. Dustin Peyer: Universal single-payer healthcare for all. Eliot Glassheim: Don't repeal ObamaCare, but do improve it. Heidi Heitkamp: Support ObamaCare, with improvements. Jack Dalrymple: Large funding increases for nursing homes & home-based care. Jack Dalrymple: Cutting benefits to those in need is not an option. Katrina Christiansen: Expand Medicare to cover vision, hearing. Kevin Cramer: ObamaCare is an insult to the Constitution & the conscience. Shelley Lenz: COVID: Create crisis management structure to respond. Shelley Lenz: COVID: Dismissing public health officials isn't working. Wayne Stenehjem: Questioned ObamaCare on constitutionality & carve-outs. Rick Becker: MD & plastic surgeon . Rick Becker: Voted against Physician Assisted Suicide . Katrina Christiansen: Cap prescription drug prices. Kelly Armstrong: Creating new position: Commissioner of Recovery and Re-entry. |
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Homeland Security Doug Burgum: Need strong deterrent against rogue nations. Doug Burgum: State income tax exemption on military retirement pay. Doug Burgum: Make North Dakota the most military-friendly state. Jack Dalrymple: Our troops safeguard our quality of life. Joe Manchin III: Tuition assistance and service bonuses for Desert Storm vets. John Hoeven: Full funding for missiles, bases in North Dakota. Kevin Cramer: Every agency, including defense, should cut programs. Doug Burgum: Tuition assistance & tax exemption for military & veterans. Rick Becker: End the "woke" agenda to encourage military recruitment . |
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Immigration Doug Burgum: Consider filing a lawsuit over refugee resettlement. Doug Burgum: States are addressing border crisis ignored by Feds. Dustin Peyer: Earned amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Eliot Glassheim: Supports comprehensive immigration package. Heidi Heitkamp: Extend DACA for 3 years; $7.6B for 3-year border security. Heidi Heitkamp: Path to citizenship for DREAMers, with conditions. Jeff Flake: Extend DACA for 3 years; $7.6B for 3-year border security. John Hoeven: State & locals cops should enforce federal immigration laws. Kevin Cramer: Harder for illegals to get benefits & become citizens. Kevin Cramer: Chain-link fences ok for holding kids of illegal immigrants. Kevin Cramer: Audio of immigrants' kids crying is "irrelevant hoopla". Kevin Cramer: DACA was unlawfully put together; send DREAMers home. Marvin Nelson: Refugees stimulate the economy but face hate in the US. Marvin Nelson: Refugees stimulate the economy & face all the hate in the US. Thomas Campbell: Sanctuary cities break the law. Thomas Campbell: Build the wall, not sanctuary cities. Tracy Potter: Increase visa caps to meet labor shortages. Katrina Christiansen: Frustrated by Biden; secure border absolutely paramount. Rick Becker: Declare an illegal invasion at the border . |
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Jobs Doug Burgum: Path to jobs is changing; not just four years of college. Dustin Peyer: Support unions; raise minimum wage. Dwight Grotberg: Redirect farm subsidies back into the marketplace. Heidi Heitkamp: Raise minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10/hour. Jack Dalrymple: Job growth from low taxes & regulations, not just oil. Kevin Cramer: Reduce regulations instead of raising minimum wage. Shelley Lenz: Invest in vocational training for good-paying jobs. Kevin Cramer: Work requirements for able-bodied collecting unemployment. |
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Principles & Values Doug Burgum: Reinvented state government amid a $1B revenue shortfall. Jack Dalrymple: Vision for ND: opportunity, growth, & responsibility. John Hoeven: Former Democrat until running for Governor as GOP. Michael Coachman: Volunteers at prison ministry and Christian school. Michael Coachman: People should be responsible for their own behavior. Robert Marquette: Only Libertarians can repair damage to the Supreme Court. Shelley Lenz: Says farmers and workers in ND epitomize Democrats. Shelley Lenz: Running for governor not political, about problem solving. Thomas Campbell: Hard work & grace of God made Tom a success. Tracy Potter: An independent voice; hence a true voice. Whitney Williams: Stand on the Constitution from beginning to end. Kevin Cramer: FAQ resource on judicial rulings from 2020 election. Katrina Christiansen: Tired of chaos & lack of results coming from Washington. Kevin Cramer: Christ is the exclusive source of forgiveness and salvation. Rick Becker: Stand against radical distortion of church-vs.-state. Kelly Armstrong: North Dakota is home to the best people on Earth. |
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Social Security Doug Burgum: Enacted tax break for Social Security recipients. Doug Burgum: Permanently eliminated state income tax on Social Security. Eliot Glassheim: No personal retirement accounts. Heidi Heitkamp: Opposes privatization of Social Security. Joe Manchin III: Repeal the Unemployment Insurance offset for working seniors. Kevin Cramer: Allow future workers to invest more of their own money. Kevin Cramer: Advocate for private sector options. Rick Berg: 2005: Supported Bush's privatization plan as state rep. Kevin Cramer: Increase retirement age; raise the wage cap. |
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Tax Reform Doug Burgum: Shrink government and stop property tax hikes. Doug Burgum: Exempted military retirement benefits from state income tax. Doug Burgum: Private investment in infrastructure reduces property taxes. Dustin Peyer: Revenue should come from wealthy; and sales tax. Heidi Heitkamp: Trump tax cuts provide no relief for middle-class families. John Hoeven: Pushed property tax relief and economic development. Kevin Cramer: Trump tax cuts were best Christmas gift Washington can give. Michael Coachman: Taxes for government, not forced redistribution of wealth. Rick Becker: Wants a flat tax with a very, very low rate. Thomas Campbell: overhaul the tax code to grow jobs. Doug Burgum: Special legislative session for $46M tax cut. Doug Burgum: To be competitive we've got to get to zero income tax. Katrina Christiansen: It is past time that the rich pay their fair share. |
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Technology Doug Burgum: Main Street Initiative: use existing infrastructure fully. Doug Burgum: $1.5B for roads, water projects, & airport infrastructure. Doug Burgum: USMCA trade deal protects intellectual property rights. Doug Burgum: Technology has ensured abundant food and energy. Doug Burgum: State-sponsored cyber terrorists are at war with us. Doug Burgum: Essential to invest in protecting the data of our citizens. Doug Burgum: Adopt computer and cyber science graduation standards. Dustin Peyer: States should control transportation policy. Heidi Heitkamp: Support Net Neutrality, requiring equal access to all users. Heidi Heitkamp: Supports strong infrastructure spending. Jack Dalrymple: Invest reserve fund in one-time highway infrastructure. John Hoeven: Driver privacy for Event Data Recorder on cars & motorcycles. Kevin Cramer: Opposed stimulus investment, except infrastructure. Kevin Cramer: End Net Neutrality; don't require equal access to all users. Rick Becker: No police drones, except for felonies with warrants. |
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War & Peace Dustin Peyer: Bring our troops home. Eliot Glassheim: Target terrorists anywhere; prevent hostile nuclear weapons. Heidi Heitkamp: Supports treaty limiting Iran's nuclear capability. Kevin Cramer: Withdraw from Afghanistan, but no timetable. Kevin Cramer: Military force OK to prevent Iranian nukes. Kevin Cramer: Withdraw from treaty limiting Iran's nuclear capability. Doug Burgum: We stand with our democratic ally Israel against Hamas. Rick Becker: Stand with ally Israel, a beacon of stability in Middle East. |
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Welfare & Poverty Doug Burgum: World poverty is down; world health is up; ND will benefit. Jack Dalrymple: $15 million in our Housing Incentive Fund and FlexPace. Shelley Lenz: Keep food production in ND to guarantee food for people. Rick Becker: Inflation is confiscation of wealth. |
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