Duncan Hunter Blasts The Kennedy Wing of the Gop (video)

Spark it Up ^ | 6/23/07 | duncan hunter

[pissant]

Here is your Daily Duncan Hunter Statement.

(see video)

Lets see...Wasn't that Fred Thompson standing on stage with Kennedy and Clinton when the semi auto gun bill was signed....

[pissant]

Boy, is Hunter right on the money.

[crunk]

Hunter is usually right.

But, where's the photo? (Wasn't that Fred Thompson standing on stage with Kennedy and Clinton when the semi auto gun bill was signed....)

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

That’s great. I love that.

[DieselHoplite]

“Wasn’t that Fred Thompson standing on stage with Kennedy and Clinton when the semi auto gun bill was signed.”

Good info. It would be nice to have the pic.

[Grunthor]

Hunter is on the money. Can you push your guy without tearing down another?

[bushfamfan]

Looks like there’s a video at the site.

[bushfamfan]

Looks like pissant didn’t write that about Thompson. The blogger that this came from did and provided video. Good info on Thompson. Why is it tearing down another candidate when they openly took part in something? They have video.

[Grunthor]

“Why is it tearing down another candidate when they openly took part in something? They have video.”

From HOW long ago?

[xcamel]

Back in the dark ages... as is every other tidbit of BS they dig up...

[Steak]

Still waiting on this photo or video. Your link makes a big accusation,on a very important issue to me.

The link is to a debate clip with Hunter. Where is Fred standing with Kennedy during passage of assault weapons ban?

[Atlas Sneezed]

I see no evidence to support the charge regarding Thompson.

I consider it irresponsible of the blogger to say it without evidence.

Seems like gutter desperation tactics if untrue, and should be evidenced if true.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Fact: The Assault Weapons Ban was passed by Congress September 12, 1994.

Fact: Fred Thompson was first elected to the US Senate on November 8, 1994.

Someone should be very ashamed.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Good info on Thompson.

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Did you even watch it?

The video at the link didn’t even mention Thompson.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Wasn't that Fred Thompson standing on stage with Kennedy and Clinton when the semi auto gun bill was signed

You Hunter guys are only digging your candidate's political grave with your hateful remarks.

I respect Hunter but not most of his supporters.

[Kevmo]

Thanks for posting this, I got my new tagline from his last debate.

[Kevin J waldroup]

# Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/Fred_Thompson.htm
PS The People Liberation Army
http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.162/pub_detail.asp

http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.163/pub_detail.asp

[WalterSkinner]

Iowans For Tax Relief Presidential Forum

Duncan Hunter to speak at 4:25 PM Des Moine time.

..somebody probably should start a thread--I'm too sick today...

[Doofer]

Fear of the Fred ping....

[Politicalmom]

April 11, 2001
SENATOR THOMPSON’S STATEMENT ON FUTURE OF U.S. RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) today issued the following statement regarding the future of the United States’ relationship with the Peoples’ Republic of China in light of their detention of 24 U.S. servicemen and women for 11 days:

“Hopefully, this will cause us to step back and take a realistic look at our relationship with China in a way that should have been done before this incident.

“Our policies in the past have led the Chinese to believe that we are so dependent on our trade relationship that there are no consequences for their bad behavior.

“Clearly, there has to be consequences for their unlawful detaining of our crew and for such things as their continued proliferation activities. Their actions are making the world a more dangerous place.

“And we have to look at our export policies. The Senate is going to be debating the Export Administration Act, which involves sensitive high tech equipment going to China. That’s going to be a contentious debate. It’s about balancing trade and national security.”

http://web.archive.org/web/20020822205408/thompson.senate.gov/press/2001/releases/pr041101.html
*****

Senator Thompson to Represent U.S. at Asian Conference on Security Issues

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) will represent the United States this week at an International conference on Asian Security Issues. Organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), “Asia Security Conference: The Shangri-La Dialogue” will bring together fifteen defense ministers from Asia-Pacific countries, United States and European defense officials, and leading independent analysts.

Among those participating in the May 31-June 2 conference in Singapore will be U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, British Defense Secretary Geoffrey Hoon, Chinese Director of Foreign Affairs Zhan Maohai, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, and India Minister of Defense George Fernandez.

Issues that the conference will focus on include managing terrorist threats in Southeast Asia, non-proliferation challenges in Asia, United States’ strategy in the region, Europe’s role in Asian security, and China’s military doctrine and security.

“This will be an opportunity for us to reiterate our support for our allies in the Asia-Pacific region who are helping in the war on terrorism and to share ideas about the future of that effort,” Senator Thompson said.

Thompson will be attending the conference with a bi-partisan Congressional delegation including Senators Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Jack Reed (D-RI), as well as Representatives Jim Kolbe (R-AZ), Vic Snyder (D-AR), and Ellen Tauscher (D-CA).

Thompson, the senior Republican on the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Intelligence Committee, has been a leader on national security issues and addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

http://web.archive.org/web/20021229093017/thompson.senate.gov/press/2002/releases/pr052902.html

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Senator Thompson believes that the United States has a unique role in the world given our economic prosperity, military power, and the strength of our principles, democratic ideals, and values. He believes the United States should be active in promoting the concepts of free trade and open markets, holding other countries responsible for their actions and affairs, yet acting firmly and clearly where our national interests and values are at stake.

As Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Thompson held more than a dozen hearings on important national security issues, including the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons) and missile technology and the relaxation of export controls and sensitive “dual use” items.

Last year, he introduced the China Nonproliferation Act, which confronts proliferation by “key supplier” countries like China and Russia to rogue nations like Iran, Iraq, and Libya. This is a dangerous problem that threatens our nation’s security and important interests. The bill requires an annual review of these countries’ proliferation activities, establishes clear standards, reasonable penalties, adequate presidential waivers, congressional oversight, and much-needed transparency.

In September, Thompson was successful in bringing the measure to the floor during the debate on Permanent Normal Trade Status for China. The debate on the Thompson amendment provided the Senator with a valuable opportunity to bring the proliferation issue to the forefront and highlight the problem for his colleagues and the nation. In the coming year, Thompson will continue his efforts to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.