Fred Thompson
“And when we draw lines in the sand with regard to certain basic things that are vital to our interest and to the interest of democracy and our friends around the world, we have to be willing to back that up. ”
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Nashville, TN 37212 United States
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Personally opposes civil unions, but says the issue should be left to the states.
In an October newspaper interview after New Hampshire passed a civil unions bill, Thompson was quoted as saying, "I would not be in support of that."
Voted for use of military force in Iraq. Supports the president's Iraq policy, but has stated the U.S. entered wtih too few troops and the wrong strategy.
He has not come out point-blank on building a wall, but has said, "A government that cannot secure its borders and determine who may enter and who may not, abrogates a fundamental responsibility."
Supports stricter enforcement of existing laws to prevent future influx of illegal immigrants. Opposes blanket amnesty programs, but willing to consider allowing some illegal immigrants to earn citizenship without being unfair to those here legally.
"I believe strongly in diplomacy, but it has its limits, especially when the other side is made up of extremists."
