Abortion
Opposes
abortion rights. Sponsored legislation which would define life as beginning at
conception and apply constitutional protections to the unborn.
Immigration
Supported
strict House immigration overhaul legislation that did not provide a path to
citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a
700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border. Opposes amnesty programs. Says
stricter enforcement of the nation's borders is a national security issue.
Iraq
Voted
for the use of military force in Iraq. Voted against war spending bill that
would have withdrawn most U.S. troops by March 2008. Supported Bush plan to
increase the number of American troops, but would also require increased use of
Iraqi forces. Has called for the administration to update Congress on war
progress every 30 days. Says the United States is obligated to complete its
mission in Iraq.
Same-sex
marriage
Opposes same-sex marriage and supports a constitutional
amendment defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
Social
Security
Says he is considering all options to reform the program and
prevent impending insolvency.
Taxes
Supported
2001 and 2003 Bush tax cuts. Supported extending tax cuts through 2010.