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“Victims of horrific situations should not be forced to remain in those horrific situations. Particularly when discussing victims of gang violence, gangs have international reach, and their victims deserve the best chance possible for escaping that reach. Acting otherwise would be inhumane.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Do You Support the U.S. Denying Asylum for Gang and Domestic Violence Victims?

“Holding the office of the presidency does not place one above the law. As the chief executive, the President should be above reproach.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Do You Think a Sitting President Should Be Subject to Indictment?

“If the states have similar requirements or the granting state has stricter requirements than the state being visited, then there should be no issue. Until there is a uniform standard, I do not feel all states should honor all permits from all states.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Letting People With Concealed Carry Permits Carry Their Gun In Other States & Improving Background Checks

“This has tbe potential to allow government to label the political opposition a terror group and then revoke citizenship from those seeking political power. The potential for one-party rule and creatiin of a dictatorship are too much to risk in this.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Should Americans Who Join Terror Groups Have Their Citizenship Revoked?

“This sounds too much like the 5 and 7 year plans of communist regimes...they weren't able to forecast revenues adequately and their states collapsed.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Should Congress Switch to a Two-Year Budget?

“Congress needs to have a plan, not just the Treasury. Congress sets the budget and continues to spend and should be accountable for that spending.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Should the Treasury Have a Plan for Reducing the National Debt Before Raising the Debt Limit?

“More Muslims than Christians are killed by ISIS daily. Religious beliefs do not make one more or less of a security threat. Vetting should be equal with regarding to looking at the merits of each individual application.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Do Christians and Yazidis Facing Genocide in the Middle East Need Priority Admission as Refugees?

“I personally favor the original 10 year rule. Mattis has retired too recently to not still be connected to others and have conflicts of interest. I agree he's strong enough to tell POTUS "no", but he's not far enough removed from active service to really say he'd be exercising civilian control. I'd …”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Should General Mattis be Granted a Waiver to Serve as Secretary of Defense?

“Allowing a President-elect to engage actively in foreign policy before actually taking office undermines the current President and can create confusion with regard to how others see the US. If the sitting President invites the President-elect to participate, that is fine. Otherwise, other leaders ca…”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: One President at a Time: Should the Logan Act Apply to the President-elect?

“This is continuing to punish and vilify a state that is currently in compliance. Reauthorization is unnecessary and unwarranted at this point. It shoukd remain a future option IF there are violations only.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Does Congress Need to Reauthorize Sanctions on Iran?

“Most data demonstrates sanctions do not work. Further, rather than continue to be pitted against Russia, the US should seek a partnership with Russia and make sure Russia has a stake in a peaceful resolution.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Do Sanctions on Assad’s Supporters Need to be Increased?

“It is a positive transaction for a US company and for Iran. It helps start a positive relationship. Further it provides leverage.”

- JULIE L

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In Response to: Blocking the Sale of Airliners to Iran