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Sen. Barack Obama
D-IL
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Commitment to a multi-lateral U.S. engagement. As
a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Obama has worked
tirelessly on a range of global issues including Climate Change,
Genocide in Darfur and supporting a strengthened and revitalized United
Nations.
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Rep. Allyson Schwartz
D-PA 13
2006
Grade: A+ |
Consistent efforts to increase U.S. global
engagement on a variety of international issues. She has
supported increased U.S. involvement in Darfur through co-sponsorship of
the
Darfur Genocide Accountability Act and the
Darfur Peace
and Accountability Act. Schwartz is a co-sponsor of
H.Con.Res.172 which reaffirms America’s dedication to achieve the goals
set forth in the Millennium Development Declaration.
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Rep. Jim Kolbe
R-AZ 08
2006 Grade:
A |
For his work as Chairman of the Foreign
Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, where he led opposition to
Nethercutt amendment, which precludes countries who are signatories to
the ICC treaty from receiving U.S. foreign aid.
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Rep. Bill Delahunt
D-MA 10
2006 Grade:
A+ |
For his years of service on the International Relations committee,
where he has consistently articulated the importance of U.S. global engagement.
He has promoted the spread of democracy and human rights abroad not simply because it
reflects our values, but also because it literally enhances our own security by stabilizing
failed and failing states, keeping them from becoming breeding grounds for terrorism.
Last but not least, He has been a tireless and vocal supporter of the United Nations.
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Sen. Dick Lugar
R-IN
2006 Grade:
B+ |
As a result of his outstanding service as Chairman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee. Lugar has been an aggressive advocate for
internationalist solutions to global problems. He co-authored the
Lugar-Biden Climate Change Resolution (S.Res. 312), and the
Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program. Lugar has also endorsed
the Law of the Sea Treaty and has supported robust funding to fight the
worldwide AIDS epidemic.
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Rep. Brian Baird
D-WA 03
2006 Grade:
A- |
Strong support of the Sudan Peace Act, which urged the
release of additional humanitarian assistance for the Sudanese people.
Baird has showed continuous support for greater U.S. – UN relations.
Baird supports the fundamental principles of the UN, and believes the UN
plays an important role in mediating international conflicts and
supporting democratization efforts.
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Rep. Tammy Baldwin
D-WI 02
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Continued commitment for U.S. involvement within
the UN. Baldwin’s stance on multilateralism and UN reform is consistent
with the views of Citizens for Global Solutions. |
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
D-MO 05
2006
Grade: A+ |
Continued support of important funding for the U.N.,
addressing the global AIDS pandemic and supporting a ban on torture. |
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Sen. Russ Feingold
D-WI
2006 Grade:
A |
Advocating greater U.S. global engagement and for supporting
strong democratic legislative action and good governance. Feingold
introduced S.Res.104, the People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs
Resolution, which encourages Members of Congress to raise the importance
of international engagement with their constituents.
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Rep. Tom Lantos
D-CA 12
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Outstanding service as Ranking Member of the House International
Relations Committee. Lantos has demonstrated a dedication to working
with the United Nations and worked closely with Secretary General Kofi
Annan to reform UN management.
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Rep. Jim McGovern
D-MA 03
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Championing the cause of alleviating global poverty and
hunger. McGovern has actively worked to push the Administration to
commit to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals. Further,
McGovern opposed U.S. policy on torture in Colombia and supported
multilateral engagement in providing security for Iraq.
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Rep. Al Wynn
D-MD 04
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Consistent and vocal support for the United Nations. Wynn also
sponsored H.R. 180, to create of a United Nations Emergency Peace
Service (UNEPS), and gave a floor statement urging his colleagues to
co-sponsor this important legislation.
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Sen. Patty Murray
D-WA
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Commitment on international issues. Murray has
supported the ICC, increasing AIDS funding, and increasing U.S.
multilateral engagement. Murray consistenly taken positions that Citizens for Global Solutions strongly supports.
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Rep. Chris Shays
R-CT 04
2006 Grade:
A+ |
Consistently supporting sound foreign policy instead of the
party-line position. Shays has provided valuable leadership on the House
Bipartisan Task Force on Non-Proliferation and has made positive
recommendations in the interest of international security. Shays joined
his democratic colleague, Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA), in providing
an alternative to the counter-productive Henry J. Hyde UN Reform Act. |
