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from FL Congressional representatives, past and present (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Brian Mast: Defend life at every stage. Darren Soto: Women have a right to control their own bodies. Francis Rooney: Cherish and respect life. John Rutherford: All life is sacred, period. Matt Gaetz: Ban taxpayer-funded abortions under ObamaCare. Matt Gaetz: Roe v. Wade was a terrible decision. Neal Dunn: Only allow abortion for rape, incest, and maternal life. Neal Dunn: Fight for the sanctity of life. |
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Budget & Economy Al Lawson: We are still rebuilding from the Recession; focus on jobs. Brian Mast: Balance budget & overhaul federal spending caps. Carlos Curbelo: Chronic budget deficits threaten our economy & security. Francis Rooney: $20 trillion dollars national debt is a national disgrace. John Rutherford: Entrepreneurs create jobs--not the government. Matt Gaetz: Balance budget by cutting spending & reforming entitlements. Neal Dunn: Cut excessive regulation; rein in wasteful spending. |
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Civil Rights Darren Soto: Embrace our proud LGBT community. Gwen Graham: Fight to pass Paycheck Fairness Act. |
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Corporations Gwen Graham: Line item veto to get rid of corporate handouts. |
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Crime Al Lawson: Smart justice for non-violent offenses: system isn't working. John Rutherford: Give law enforcement all tools and resources needed. Val Demings: Improve relationships between police & community. |
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Education Al Lawson: College education needs to be attainable and affordable. Al Lawson: I believe in all options available in public education. Brian Mast: Replace Common Core with school choice. Gwen Graham: Invest in our public schools and Head Start. Matt Gaetz: Allow opt-out of Common Core; abolish Dept. of Education. Neal Dunn: Stopping Common Core is the first step. Val Demings: Equal access to quality education regardless of zip-code. Val Demings: College for all without facing crushing student loan debt. |
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Energy & Oil Brian Mast: Climate change regulations threaten economic growth. Darren Soto: Dramatically reduce our carbon emissions. |
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Environment Darren Soto: Named Champion of the Everglades by Audubon Florida. Francis Rooney: Stop release of polluted water from Lake Okeechobee. Gwen Graham: Protect natural heritage & open space for future generations. John Rutherford: Hand power back to our community from federal overreach. Matt Gaetz: Environmental regulations are job-killing overreach. Val Demings: Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters. |
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Families & Children Francis Rooney: Marriage is a sacrament ; protected by religious freedom. Neal Dunn: Protect traditional faith-based family values. |
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Foreign Policy Brian Mast: Aggressive NATO response to Russian expansionism. Carlos Curbelo: When the US shows weakness, bad actors become emboldened. |
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Free Trade Darren Soto: Free trade is a nice theory, but oppose NAFTA & TPP. Gwen Graham: End tax breaks for companies that ship job overseas. |
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Government Reform Francis Rooney: Pledges to serve no more than eight years in Congress. |
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Gun Control Brian Mast: Right to defend ourselves is God-given. Darren Soto: Stand up to the gun lobby. Francis Rooney: Protect and defend the Second Amendment. John Rutherford: Work hard for concealed carry & open carry. Matt Gaetz: One of the most pro-gun members of the Florida Legislature. Matt Gaetz: Supports open carry and Stand-Your-Ground. Neal Dunn: Protect the 2nd Amendment. |
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Health Care Brian Mast: Repeal and defund ObamaCare. Carlos Curbelo: ObamaCare increases costs; empower patients instead. Darren Soto: Supports ObamaCare Medicaid expansion in Florida. Francis Rooney: Fight to end the disaster known as ObamaCare. Gwen Graham: Quality rural healthcare is vital; fix ObamaCare. John Rutherford: ObamaCare is too big, too complex, & too burdensome. Matt Gaetz: Replace ObamaCare with a fiscally responsible system. Neal Dunn: Full and immediate repeal of ObamaCare. |
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Homeland Security Al Lawson: Ensure that veteran benefits are protected. Brian Mast: Treat every veteran as the most important vet ever. Brian Mast: Maintain world's most prepared strongest military. Francis Rooney: Voice for American strength, so our enemies know to fear us. Gwen Graham: Encourage military to private sector transitions. John Rutherford: We must return to a peace-through-strength military. Matt Gaetz: $3 million to fund "Building Homes for Heroes. Matt Gaetz: Oppose any automatic cuts to defense spending. Neal Dunn: Help veterans with housing and health care issues. |
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Immigration Brian Mast: We need a high wall with a wide gate. Carlos Curbelo: US has duty to secure its borders; with guest worker program. Darren Soto: DREAMers pay in-state tuition & have pathway to citizenship. Francis Rooney: Controls our borders, immediately. John Rutherford: First and foremost, strengthen wall along southern border. Matt Gaetz: Secure the border and enforce our laws. Neal Dunn: Stop debating; stop amnesty; stop illegal immigration. |
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Jobs Gwen Graham: Raise the minimum wage; ensure paid sick time. Val Demings: Retain good-paying jobs offering livable wages. |
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Principles & Values Francis Rooney: I will do all I can to defend Christian values. Francis Rooney: Man's greed & corruption necessitate separation of powers. Matt Gaetz: America is unique because we know our rights come from God. Matt Gaetz: Bible is instructions from God; we are to follow faithfully. Neal Dunn: Describes himself as a very conservative Catholic. |
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Social Security Al Lawson: Strengthen & secure Social Security. Brian Mast: Update system to protect future generations. Carlos Curbelo: Trust Fund runs out in 2021; Medicare runs out in 2026. Darren Soto: Strengthen and expand Social Security; don't cut it. Gwen Graham: I refuse to support any budget with plans like privatization. Matt Gaetz: Keep our promises but pass reforms for long-term solvency. Val Demings: Protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors. |
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Tax Reform Brian Mast: Lower the tax burden & stimulate the economy. Carlos Curbelo: Lower marginal tax rates for all Americans & corporations. John Rutherford: Keep the government off our backs & out of our wallets. Matt Gaetz: Voted to repeal 4,000 regulations and to cut taxes 50 times. |
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Technology Al Lawson: Investing in infrastructure is investing in America's future. Brian Mast: 100% against All Aboard Florida: no more trains. |
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War & Peace Brian Mast: Defeat global jihadists who threaten our very way of life. Brian Mast: Renew Iranian sanctions after Obama's Iran Deal. Carlos Curbelo: Russia & Mideast: Peace is only achieved through strength. Matt Gaetz: Meet force with force against ISIS. Neal Dunn: Terrorism must be confronted in the Middle East. |
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