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Paul Gosar's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (AZ) - District 9

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  • "As a conservative Republican, a medical provider, and a father, I strongly support the sanctity of human life. Nothing is more precious. I believe that life begins at conception. For my efforts in Congress, I have a 100% lifetime rating from the National Right to Life Committee." (gosar.house.gov)
  • "??Gosar Minute??As a Catholic, I take God’s creation of life seriously. Since 1973 and the disaster of the Roe v. Wade decision, when the Supreme Court created a fake “right to privacy,” 62 million babies have been murdered." (twitter.com)
  • "I am a cosponsor of H.R.36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, introduced by my friend and fellow Arizonan Trent Franks. This bill prohibits late term abortions for unborn babies after 20 weeks post-fertilization." (gosar.house.gov)
  • "When Roe is overturned, I call on all governors to end abortion IMMEDIATELY in their states." (twitter.com)
  • "Imposing Washington’s #dysfunction on the health care system= Inc Medicaid costs & reduced access to insurance coverage" (twitter.com)
  • "Share your ideas with me on how we can strengthen and preserve Medicare" (twitter.com)
  • Signed a letter stating: "The Medicare Part D modernization plan proposed by the Trump Administration would be a strong step toward addressing this problem, significantly lowering patients' out-of-pocket expenses and promoting a more competitive marketplace for prescription drugs. It would allow patients to take advantage of discounted drug prices at the point-of-sale at the pharmacy counter, rather than having to foot the bill for an artificially high cost. The proposed reform takes the benefits of competition and negotiating directly to Americans and no longer forces them to pay the bill for market distortions on prescription drugs." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Infringes upon the First Amendment, effectively choosing what speech qualifies as free speech and which Americans are afforded access to the Constitutionally provided privilege of free speech." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Infringes upon the First Amendment, effectively choosing what speech qualifies as free speech and which Americans are afforded access to the Constitutionally provided privilege of free speech." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Law enforcement is not systemically racist. Dishonoring our brave first responders because of the illegal actions of the few does not heal our society." (twitter.com)
  • "It is unfathomable for most to grasp the day to day reality our border patrol agents and law enforcement face each and every day at our southern border. It’s time to provide them the resources and protection they deserve. It’s time to #BuildTheWall." (twitter.com)
  • "Politicians shouldn’t draft police techniques as most have 'never had to tackle a criminal high on PCP and any reforms should include a ban on public sector labor unions, which have made it difficult to fire rogue officers who commit murder.'" (twitter.com)
  • "The defense of the politically persecuted is real and necessary. But the overreaction of law enforcement leadership to this rally is a joke." (twitter.com)
  • "Politicians shouldn’t draft police techniques as most have 'never had to tackle a criminal high on PCP and any reforms should include a ban on public sector labor unions, which have made it difficult to fire rogue officers who commit murder." (twitter.com)
  • "He did? The budgets he submitted have called for lower spending except for defense. Overall spending was far less. I would have voted yes on any = @realDonaldTrump budgets. It is congress, both big spending Dems and Republicans, who rejected this. Spending is all on Congress." (twitter.com)
  • "It is unfathomable for most to grasp the day to day reality our border patrol agents and law enforcement face each and every day at our southern border. It’s time to provide them the resources and protection they deserve. It’s time to #BuildTheWall." (twitter.com)
  • "Maintaining national security is one of the federal government's primary responsibilities under the Constitution. We must ensure the people of the United States are protected by providing for our common defense. But it's also important that we not forget our national debt of more than $22 trillion. Congress needs to work with the Pentagon to identify wasteful and duplicative programs that can be consolidated or removed in order to ensure our defense budget is being spent responsibly. My support for a strong national defense earned me a 100% from the American Security Council." (drpaulgosar.com)
  • "Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after voting for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act: Today I voted for passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). With the Yuma Proving Ground and as well as Marine Corp Air Station Yuma (home to the AV-8B Harrier IIs and F-35B Lightning IIs of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1)), in my district, along with Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca, Davis-Monthan and many other military assets in Arizona, I am pleased to support our military and its mission to defend our nation. This bill gives our troops a much-deserved pay raise, will help rebuild our military and, with reallocation by the President, some of these funds may be used to secure our border. These are all positive gains derived from the bill." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "America has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. While the United States is producing record federal revenue, Congress has failed to pass balanced budgets. If we do not change our course, we will be responsible for one of the worse catastrophes this nation has ever experienced: the crash of the American economy and the demise of a superpower." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I voted against this so-called “infrastructure” bill. This bill only serves to advance the America Last’s socialist agenda, while completely lacking fiscal responsibility. Less than 9% of the $1.2 trillion price tag goes toward hard infrastructure." (twitter.com)
  • "Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a strong supporter of Arizona transportation initiatives. I have worked with local cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments to advocate on behalf of rural Arizona projects. I have fought to ensure federal transportation programs give rural proposals a fair shot in the competitive process. I was instrumental in the authorization of the future I-11 corridor project, the critical first step of the major economic development project that will connect Phoenix and Las Vegas, the two largest cities in the nation not linked by an interstate highway." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "After reviewing the bipartisan #coronavirus relief legislation, I will vote in support of its passage. While it has many flaws, there is far more good in the bill for Arizona's workers, families and small businesses who desperately need help." (twitter.com)
  • "I joined over 100 of my colleagues to call on @federalreserve & @stevenmnuchin1 to provide desperately needed relief to commercial real estate markets. Hotels @AHLA in Arizona need further assistance with #CMBS relief." (twitter.com)
  • "Why I voted “No” on tonight’s “COVID” relief bill." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden Administration: "Inflation has 'peaked' at 6.8%" in December 2021! Just announced: Inflation is 9.1% and likely to rise. Biden's Solution: Spend more money! The America Last Effect" (twitter.com)
  • "I am a NO on the "Inflation Acceleration Act" and I am a NO on more money to Ukraine. The powers that be are looting and killing our country, everyone seems to be winning big except the American People. NO MORE!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "We knew massive spending would lead to inflation." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The State of Arizona being sued by Biden's DOJ over Voter ID Laws is yet another reason why we need mass deportations of illegals. How many of these criminals plan on voting?" (twitter.com)
  • "Vaccine passports but no voter ID. Lol. Clown country." (twitter.com)
  • "Voter ID Laws are only 'discriminatory' against criminals & illegals who shouldn't be allowed to vote anyway. Biden's DOJ suing the State of Arizona shows their hand - they don't want election integrity, they want the millions of aliens they imported to help keep them in power." (twitter.com)
  • "Grateful to have @denverpost endorse my bipartisan bill (HR 2663) the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act." (twitter.com)
  • "Developing our nation’s energy sources and increasing access to public lands creates jobs, stimulates our economy and reduces America’s dependence on volatile foreign markets. I support an all-of-the-above energy approach that utilizes all domestic energy sources including copper, coal, oil and natural gas, as well as renewables. I strongly believe our nation must pursue alternative energy sources. To that end, I have introduced the bipartisan Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, legislation that streamlines the permitting process for wind, solar and geothermal energy projects on public lands, does not require federal subsidies, and creates a revenue source to assist local governments in their efforts to deliver critical services." (gosar.house.gov)
  • "I’m offering amendments to promote American mining, new renewable energy and revenue sharing with our counties in Arizona, stop trade in Afghan minerals, promote hunting and fishing, and stop the new “dirt tax”." (twitter.com)
  • "Joe Biden continues to dismiss the concerns of hardworking farmers and businesses by promoting the Green New Deal & over regulation by the federal government." (twitter.com)
  • "My first read of the day from @NRO: Resist the EPA’s Carbon Rule — in Court and Out" (twitter.com)
  • "With an estimated price tag of $93 trillion over the first 10 years, the Green New Deal costs more than four times the U.S. public debt. The Green New Deal is a Soviet-style takeover of our entire economy that will radically transform America into a country that will be very bleak and unrecognizable from the country that we know and love today. The proponents of the Green New Deal like to make it out to be a program to improve our environment, but in reality, it is just a socialist experiment on a grand scale." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "100% justified self defense. Do not try to take a weapon away from a man or bear the consequences. The criminals here: Kenosha local government that allows the riots, burning and looting night after night. Armed citizens defending themselves will fill the vacuum." (twitter.com)
  • "Our founding fathers brilliantly understood that every person has a right to defend themselves, their family, and their country. I'm proud to support the resolution establishing Yavapai County as a Sanctuary County for the 2nd Amendment!" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by the National Rifle Association. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." (twitter.com)
  • "government takeover of healthcare is unconstitutional." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1628 “American Health Care Act of 2017” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2192 “McSally Amendment” (votesmart.org)
  • "Enormous and wealthy corporations refusing to raise wages, provide adequate paid maternity or paternity leave, or cover the costs of healthcare now line up to pay for abortions, so the women get right back to work in their low paid cubicle job. This is a societal sickness." (twitter.com)
  • "Lowering the cost of prescription drugs, passing the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, confronting Big Tech censorship, securing the border, protecting the 2nd Amendment, responsible energy development, and draining the swamp to name a few." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Border security is national security." (twitter.com)
  • "Fentynal is killing our citizens. Close the southern border!" (twitter.com)
  • "Our southern border is being invaded by illegal aliens. 2.3 million lawbreakers will pour into the U.S. this year. AOC and Joe Biden continue to defend their open border policies. I will always fight for the rule of law, securing our borders & defending the America First agenda." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 99% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Thank you, @LouDobbs for sounding the alarm on this Green Card Giveaway Bill. We should be creating jobs for Americans, not importing cheap foreign workers" (twitter.com)
  • “This common-sense legislation would make any alien who has committed a felony or two misdemeanors deportable. Current law only includes certain felonies and some crimes. Today, more than ever, we must do everything possible to close loopholes in laws that allow criminal activity to occur without consequences. My legislation gives codified guidance to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to remove non-citizens who break our laws,” (gosar.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 99% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • “This common-sense legislation would make any alien who has committed a felony or two misdemeanors deportable. Current law only includes certain felonies and some crimes. Today, more than ever, we must do everything possible to close loopholes in laws that allow criminal activity to occur without consequences. My legislation gives codified guidance to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to remove non-citizens who break our laws,” (gosar.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Earlier this year I introduced the Cartel Haven Sanction Act which liquidates cartel assets and prohibits remittances to Mexico until a physical wall on the U.S.-Mexico border has been constructed and is fully operational." (twitter.com)
  • "I am proud to cosponsor, and just vote for, H.R. 1905 the Iran Threat Reduction Act. The bill strengthens existing sanctions against Iran." (twitter.com)
  • "@SecPompeo and I used to sit next to each other on the House Floor. Was pleased to join him and @RepublicanStudy in co-sponsoring a bill that would impose highest EVER amount of sanctions on #Iran. It was great to catch up with my friend and former colleague." (twitter.com)
  • "Back home, Americans have lost everything due to Hurricane Ian. The border is open, fentanyl is killing hundreds of thousands and inflation is raging. Yet the left and the establishment right just voted to send another 12 billion to Ukraine? This is more America Last policy." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden wants to send FORTY BILLION that has been taken from taxpayers to Ukraine while our borders remain wide open with historic crossings. This Regime prioritizes every other country before it even thinks about our own - this is the definition of America Last. I VOTE NO!" (twitter.com)
  • "I am a NO on the "Inflation Acceleration Act" and I am a NO on more money to Ukraine. The powers that be are looting and killing our country, everyone seems to be winning big except the American People. NO MORE!" (twitter.com)
  • "Record high gas prices and inflation are crushing our families, homeless veterans, and senior citizens with fixed incomes. Knowing this, RINOs and Democrats voted to send $40 billion to Ukraine anyway." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Low taxes! No forced vaxxes!" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 98% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The reason that Americans earning less than $400K per year will pay $20 billion more in taxes over the next decade under Biden's "Inflation Reduction Act" is because they are intent on destroying what's left of the middle class." (twitter.com)
  • "By cutting red tape and regulations, lowering all taxes, and demanding fair trade policies, we can grow our economy and create better paying jobs. Economic growth originates from the hard-working entrepreneurial spirit of the American people and the best thing we can do to reignite job growth in this country is to get the federal government out of the way." (drpaulgosar.com)
  • "I’m offering amendments to promote American mining, new renewable energy and revenue sharing with our counties in Arizona, stop trade in Afghan minerals, promote hunting and fishing, and stop the new “dirt tax”." (twitter.com)
  • "Very happy for the invite and to participate. Let’s give credit to Ross Perot who correctly predicted that #NAFTA would hurt Americans. It did. #USMCA is a good start. Need to read it though...." (twitter.com)

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