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NAN ON THE ISSUES
 My unshakeable faith in American exceptionalism, the blessings of freedom, and the primacy of the individual will guide me in the pursuit of limited, responsible government. Only when the government gets out of the way can the citizen achieve prosperity...
 Oppressive taxation is killing the Hudson Valley. Eliminating destructive tax schemes and cutting remaining taxes across the board will persuade businesses to flock to our area after years of flight, bringing jobs, investment, and opportunity with them...
 Congress's ongoing and worsening spending habits presage any of three inevitable outcomes, all catastrophic: insupportable interest rates, default on our debt, or the collapse of our currency. When does the unthinkable finally demand discipline of our elected officials?...
 After 16 years practicing and teaching medicine, I have seen and been a part of American health care in action, and I can report two things. One, that it is the finest and most innovative health care system in the world; two, that this distinction would meet a destructive end under the intrusive and inefficient government control program rammed through Congress by the Democratic majority and the President...
 A military apparatus capable of precision and overwhelming force is the surest guarantor against hostile attack and war, and I will not stand idle in the face of the current Congress's trend of gutting our military and intelligence capability. Nor will I forget the people that make that machine run; in Congress I will ensure not only that our troops on the battlefield are supplied with the funding, equipment, and intelligence they need, but also that veterans and their families receive the assistance in civilian life they've earned...
 Illegal immigration is an ongoing challenge for our nation and our State. It is estimated that New York has the third largest population of illegal immigrants in the United States. Border security is the essential first step to facilitating enforcement of our immigration laws. Strict observation of employee verification and visa requirements, as well as provision for agricultural worker programs that meet our farmers' need for seasonal labor, must be pursued. Legal immigration adds to the strength of America; we have great opportunities to fulfill our country's historic promise while respecting the rule of law...
 Reducing our dependence on oil, especially foreign oil, must be a priority of the next Congress. Clean, renewable sources of energy — nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, biofuel, etc. — are essential to the evolution of how our nation generates and uses energy, and none must be taken off the table. In the meantime, we must become more self-sufficient in our production and processing of oil and natural gas, so that the lifeblood of our economy does not lie in the hands of countries known to wish us harm... |
