Alia Garcia-Ureste's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Issue Positions
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- "I am a staunch defender of life. All human life is precious and equal in the eyes of God. Abortion stops a beating heart and we must give a voice and protect the innocent life that cannot defend themselves. I oppose the use of abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or if the motherâs life is in danger." (electalia.com)
- "I will support a balanced budget amendment that will reign in spending if Congress fails to maintain a balanced budget." (electalia.com)
- "We must stop our reckless spending now. Our future and future generations of Americans depend on it. When elected to office, Alia Garcia will support a balanced budget amendment that will reign in spending if Congress fails to maintain a balanced budget." (www.ureste4congress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "We must stop our reckless spending now. Our future and future generations of Americans depend on it. When elected to office, Alia Garcia will support a balanced budget amendment that will reign in spending if Congress fails to maintain a balanced budget." (www.ureste4congress.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.
- "Educational funding should go to the student, not the failing school systems. I will fight for educational opportunities for our children because every child deserves the best education possible." (electalia.com)
- "Parents have a right to decide which school best fits their kidsâ educational needs. School choice creates greater opportunities to have access to superior education especially for those with special needs. Parents must have the opportunity to select the public school, charter school, or private school option best suited to their child." (www.ureste4congress.com)
- "The American energy sector creates new opportunities for innovation and jobs. Texas is at the heart of the American energy industry and Alia Garcia wants to keep it that way. As a small businesswoman in the energy sector, Alia will work hard to keep good-paying energy jobs in Texas while expanding opportunities for new innovations to keep Texas at the forefront of the energy industry." (www.ureste4congress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The right to defend oneself and their family is a human right. We were born with this right, it was not given to us by the government. As the Representative for congressional district 23, Alia Garcia, will work hard to ensure our second amendment rights are protected under the law, according to the Constitution. Alia will also work tirelessly to fight unnecessary gun regulation for law-abiding American citizens." (www.ureste4congress.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.
- "We are a country created and built on immigrants. America welcomes all immigrants, but it must be done legally. Illegal immigration is a threat to our national security. Migration, specifically along our southern border, is a point of entry for drug smuggling and human trafficking. I will work in Congress to establish policies that will stop illegal immigration and will advocate for the completion of the border wall to deter illegal immigration." (electalia.com)
- "We are a country created and built on immigrants. America welcomes all immigrants, but it must be done legally. Illegal immigration is a threat to our national security. Migration, specifically along our southern border, is a point of entry for drug smuggling and human trafficking. I will work in Congress to establish policies that will stop illegal immigration and will advocate for the completion of the border wall to deter illegal immigration." (electalia.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The United States is founded on Judeo - Christian beliefs. We have strong ties to Israel due to our common beliefs and values. Israel is the only free-standing democracy in the region, with many enemies, like Iran, who want to destroy it. We must protect and defend our greatest ally, Israel" (www.ureste4congress.com)
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