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Dick Cheney on Abortion
Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for 18 headlines on from Keyes' book Our Character, Our Future OR click here for other candidates on Abortion.
  • Reach across the divide on adoptions & notification. (Oct 5)
  • Let FDA’s RU-486 decision stand; it’s only based on safety. (Oct 5)
  • Exemptions for rape, incest or woman’s life now OK. (Jul 26)
  • In Congress: No exceptions in the case of rape or incest. (Jul 24)
  • Against abortion rights. (Jul 1999)
  • Co-sponsored “Preborn Children’s Civil Rights Act of 1985”. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Budget & Economy
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  • After 8 years inaction, must act based on rosy forecast. (Oct 5)
  • Give responsible tax relief by returning 5% of surplus. (Oct 5)
  • Increase domestic energy production without damage to land. (Oct 5)
  • In 1980s, US needed limited spending for deficit & Cold War. (Jul 26)
  • Budget surplus softens opposition to spending. (Jul 26)
  • Supported Balanced Budget Amendment. (Jul 1999)
  • Investment in defense brings economic growth. (Sep 1992)
  • Don’t fund domestic priorities by cutting defense. (Sep 1992)
  • Co-sponsored numerous bills for balancing the budget. (Jan 1986)
  • Supported biennial budgeting for deficit reduction. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on China
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  • Supported F-16 sales to Taiwan. (Sep 1992)
  • Supports linking MFN to human rights outside of China. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Civil Rights
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  • Equalize pay for stay-at-home moms vs. working women. (Oct 5)
  • Voted that US civil rights laws not apply to South Africa. (Jul 26)
  • Stopped military academies from banning gays. (Jul 26)
  • Voted against ERA in 1983. (Jul 24)
  • Kept ban on gays in military; and ban on women in combat. (Jan 1997)
  • Criticized for calling Gulf War “best covered war”. (Jan 1995)
  • Co-sponsored bills for equal rights for women in education. (Jan 1984)
  • Voted for anti-busing Amendment. (Jan 1979)
Dick Cheney on Crime
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  • Death penalty OK for espionage & treason. (Jan 1986)
  • Co-sponsored bills for stricter & mandatory sentencing. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on Defense
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  • Swift retaliation for USS Cole terrorist attack. (Oct 14)
  • American military is worse off today than in 1992. (Oct 5)
  • We must not send unprepared, demoralized troops to war. (Oct 5)
  • We cannot allow Saddam to have nuclear weapons. (Oct 5)
  • Restore bond of trust between military and President. (Aug 30)
  • Warned of nuclear proliferation in 1990s. (Jan 1997)
  • Complained that Congress gave DoD unwanted weapons & forces. (Jan 1997)
  • Added technology & infrastructure as pillars of military. (Jan 1997)
  • Americans support force when appropriate & clear objective. (Apr 1991)
  • Supported fully funding SDI in 1990s. (May 1989)
  • Co-sponsored SDI; “peace thru strength”; base closings. (Jan 1986)
  • Criticizes Clinton/Gore’s neglect, not military itself. (Aug 30)

    Gulf War

  • Gulf War: Rejected frontal assault in favor of “left hook”. (Jul 27)
  • Congressional authorization wasn’t needed for Kuwait. (Jan 1996)
  • Gulf War: No, we should not have gone to Baghdad. (Apr 1991)
  • Gulf War: We did it right to avoid a quagmire. (Apr 1991)

    Military Rebuilding

  • US military is best in world, but trend is wrong direction. (Oct 10)
  • Military reductions are too much for post-Cold War. (Oct 5)
  • Decreased army means increased risk to lives of troops. (Aug 30)
  • Military today is overused and underresourced. (Aug 30)
  • Need to spend more, but spend it wisely. (Aug 30)
  • Cautious cuts: A-12, V22, F14D, Seawolf, 500,000 troops. (Jul 27)
  • In Congress, consistently voted to raise military spending. (Jul 24)
  • Downsized military while protecting “people programs”. (Jan 1997)
Dick Cheney on Drugs
Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for 2 headlines on about Drug War OR click here for other candidates on Drugs.
  • Mandatory penalties to fight for a drug-free America. (Jan 1988)
  • Post federal rewards for snitching on drug sales. (Jan 1988)
  • Request media participation in War on Drugs. (Jan 1986)
  • More federal and foreign cooperation in fighting drugs. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on Education
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  • Bush focuses on accountability; Gore on status quo. (Oct 30)
  • Demand accountability so no child is left behind. (Oct 5)
  • Teach reading, writing, and values. (Aug 29)
  • Tests will be taken, results will be measured. (Aug 2)
  • Voted against Head Start; but with surplus, supports it. (Jul 26)
  • Voted against Head Start, and against Dept. of Education. (Jul 24)
  • Supports school prayer. (Jul 1999)
  • Supports certifying military retirees as teachers. (Sep 1992)
  • Supports school-based management; & tax-deductible loans. (Jan 1988)
  • Supported grants for low-income “bootstrap schools”. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Environment
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  • Fuel cells from propane are “a tremendous development”. (Oct 25)
  • Allow snowmobiles in National Parks. (Oct 24)
  • Don’t designate national monuments without local input. (Oct 24)
  • Don’t drill off California coast; but do drill ANWR. (Oct 5)
  • Voted against Clean Water Act and air pollution sanctions. (Jul 24)
  • Sponsored bills for amending CAA; user fees; grazing; energy. (Jan 1987)
  • Sponsored bills for extending mining leases. (Jan 1987)
  • OK to hunt, trap, & ski in National Parks & Forests. (Jan 1986)
  • User fees in National Parks & Forests; drill ANWR. (Jan 1986)
  • Co-sponsored bills on acid rain & unleaded fuel. (Jan 1986)
  • Sponsored numerous bills for flood control & dams. (Jan 1985)
  • Added 671,000 acres to Wyoming wilderness despite objections. (Jan 1984)
  • Co-sponsored bills to limit water lawsuits & construct dams. (Jan 1984)
Dick Cheney on Families & Children
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  • For families: improve schools; reform taxes; restore honesty. (Aug 2)
  • Voted against WIC welfare nuttrition programs. (Jul 26)
  • More funds for pre-school & early education. (Jan 1988)
  • More obscenity enforcement; more character education. (Jan 1988)
  • More funds for foster care, adoption, & child support laws. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Foreign Policy
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  • Need leadership and trust to make progress in middle east. (Oct 5)
  • Serbs deserve credit - Russia and US should support them. (Oct 5)
  • US too soft on Iraq. (Sep 21)
  • Iran: against sanctions; makes oil deals there. (Jul 26)
  • Cuba: replace sanctions with free trade enclave. (Jul 26)
  • Voted to support foreign aid programs. (Jul 26)
  • South Africa: Voted against apartheid sanctions in 1980s. (Jul 24)
  • Congress intereferes too much in designing foreign policy. (Feb 29)
  • Include former Soviet states in NATO for stability. (Jan 1997)
  • Gulf War results: stable Arabs; secure Israel; confident US. (Apr 1991)
  • Critical of Israeli policy which opposes US interests. (Jul 1989)
  • Supports balance in supplying arms to both Israel & Arabs. (Jul 1989)
  • Aiding Contras good; using money from Iran bad. (Jul 1989)
  • Supported 1986 Libya bombing. (Jul 1989)
  • Israel: Displeased with 1982 invasion of Lebanon. (Jul 1989)
  • Outraged that Israel spied on US in 1980s. (Jul 1989)
  • Mideast peace process must include Palestinian statehood. (Jul 1989)
  • Against Boland Amend.& Panama Treaty; for Campd David accord. (Jan 1988)
  • Voted against South Africa sanctions; for AWACs to Arabia. (Jan 1986)
  • Supported foreign aid to Latin America & Africa. (Jan 1986)
  • Hard-liner towards Soviet Union in 1980s. (Jan 1984)
Dick Cheney on Free Trade & Immigration
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  • Worldwide market thrives only with peaceful stability. (Sep 1992)
  • Sponsored bills limiting trade & allowing import fees. (Jan 1989)
  • Supported import tax on crude oil & “energy security”. (Jan 1988)
  • Voted against textile import limits. (Jan 1986)
  • Supported export promotion & import tax relief. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on Government Reform
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  • Didn’t vote in local elections because his focus was global. (Sep 9)
  • Accused in 1992 House banking scandal. (Jul 26)
  • Co-sponsored Line Item Veto for spending bills. (Jan 1988)
  • Campaign reform: more parties; less unions & corporations. (Jan 1988)
  • Co-sponsored Balanced Budget Amendment & spending reform. (Jan 1986)
  • Co-sponsored House TV coverage & legislative openness. (Jan 1986)
  • Sponsored bill for line-item veto on budgetary proposals. (Jan 1985)
  • Voted for Congress salary cap; against Chrysler bailout. (Jan 1985)
Dick Cheney on Gun Control
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  • Now might outlaw plastic guns & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 31)
  • Trigger locks OK, and tougher enforcement. (Jul 26)
  • Opposed 7-day waiting period for buying guns. (Jul 24)
  • Voted against banning plastic bullets & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 24)
  • Voted in Congress to weaken gun control laws. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on Health Care
Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for 4 headlines on about Medicare & Medicaid OR click here for other candidates on Health Care.
  • Limit federal role in health care. (Aug 15)
  • Prescription drug benefits for Medicare recipients. (Jul 26)
  • Fund Medicare psychologists; self-employees; & organ donors. (Jan 1989)
  • Require HMO registration & AIDS testing. (Jan 1988)
  • Voted against 1979 hospital cost control plan. (Jan 1979)
Dick Cheney on Juvenile Crime
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  • Funds to fight gangs; more parole; juvenile clearinghouse. (Jan 1988)
  • Character education; community service; pay restitution. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Kosovo
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  • Opposed ground troops in Bosnia. (Jan 1997)
Dick Cheney on Principles & Values
Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for 1 older headlines OR click here for 99 headlines on Religion Selector OR click here for other candidates on Principles & Values.
  • The Joe who attends Hollywood fundraisers isn’t the old Joe. (Oct 5)
  • Media distracts public with focus on trivia. (Sep 13)
  • Personal charity is private and not a policy matter. (Sep 6)
  • Defends Halliburton’s success and retirement package. (Aug 25)
  • Cheney’s retirement package could be a conflict of interest. (Aug 12)
  • Praises Bush for decency, integrity, and honor. (Aug 3)
  • Opportunity to serve led to acceptance of nomination. (Aug 3)
  • Bush will restore decency & integrity to Oval Office. (Aug 2)
  • Would vote differently today on ERA, Head Start, not Mandela. (Jul 31)
  • One of the most conservative voting records in Congress. (Jul 26)
  • Voting record in Congress consistently conservative. (Jul 26)
  • Persuaded by Bush’s “unique vision” to be his V.P. (Jul 25)
  • Lynne Cheney fights political correctness. (Jul 25)
  • Accepts nomination help change tone in Washington. (Jul 25)
  • Exert leadership toward post-nuclear world. (Sep 1992)
  • Prosperity & security go hand in hand. (Sep 1992)
  • Constructive personal style belies hard-line voting. (Jan 1987)
  • Pragmatic conservation insider image in Congress. (Jan 1981)
Dick Cheney on School Choice
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  • Money from failed schools can be used as parents decide best. (Sep 19)
  • Co-sponsored bill for parental choice within public schools. (Jan 1988)
Dick Cheney on Social Security
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  • Social Security will go bust without individual investment. (Oct 5)
  • Partially privatizing Social Security is acceptable. (Aug 15)
  • Save Social Security; stop talking & dividing generations. (Aug 2)
  • End earnings test; allow retirement income under SSI. (Jan 1988)
  • Raise annual IRAs to $2,500; more cost-of-living increases. (Jan 1984)
Dick Cheney on Tax Reform
Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for 45 headlines on from Forbes' book A New Birth of Freedom OR click here for other candidates on Tax Reform.
  • They like tax credits; we like tax reform and tax cuts. (Oct 5)
  • Don’t let Gore’s tax credits determine how to live your life. (Oct 5)
  • You have to be a CPA to understand Gore’s plan. (Oct 5)
  • Use tax cuts to return part of surplus to American people. (Sep 25)
  • Gore’s tax plan benefits interests, specific activities. (Sep 11)
  • Co-sponsored bills to maintain charity & mortgage deductions. (Jan 1989)
  • No tax increases; deduct R&D and local taxes. (Jan 1988)
  • Sponsored bills to deduct mine income & oil windfalls. (Jan 1987)
  • Opposed Reagan’s tax overhaul as sellout to Dems. (Jan 1987)
  • Keep mortgage bonds; loosen capital gains rules. (Jan 1984)
  • Voted for oil tax break; for indexing income tax. (Jan 1982)
Dick Cheney on Technology
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  • Opposed selling supercomputers to USSR. (Feb 29)
  • Loosen Bell & telecomm rules; fund SSC. (Jan 1988)
  • Proposed information age warfare in 1980s. (Oct 1986)
  • Loosen broadcast license rules; prohibit TV encoding. (Jan 1986)
Dick Cheney on Welfare & Labor
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  • Bush’s call for charity not heeded by Cheney’s 2% donations. (Sep 6)
  • Voted against WIC welfare nutrition programs. (Jul 26)
  • Raise public housing rent; pay with oil import revenue. (Jan 1988)
  • Supported family services being provided by private groups. (Jan 1988)
  • Co-sponsored bills for workfare; for local farmer control. (Jan 1988)
  • Voted to cut public housing & mortgage subsidies. (Jan 1986)
  • Co-sponsored bills for Enterprise Zones. (Jan 1986)
  • Limit labor actions & overtime; require layoff notification. (Jan 1986)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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