The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California and asked of all candidates for this office.

See below for questions on Federal Resources, Foreign Policy, Federal Budget

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Answer from Tom Lash:

Public education is exactly that...money that should be provided by the federal government, paid for by our taxes, to the states to adequately educate the citizens in each state. To date this is not being done. States are being squeezed as the federal budget swells on the defense side and shrinks on the social spending side. We must demand what is rightfully ours.

Answer from Jim Brandt:

I will assure that the unfunded mandates, especially homeland security are supported are funded for California. I will promote energy and infrastructure projects that will bring resources and jobs to California.

Answer from Jim Brandt:

The top priority is the security of the United States. We must improve our image overseas and establish ourselves as the campions of peace.

Answer from Tom Lash:

Adhere to international treaties. Pay our dues to the United Nations and respect its counsel. Sign on to the Kyoto Accords. Sign the land mine ban treaty. Withhold all military aid to Israel until it adheres to UN resolutions. Withdraw from Afganistan and Iraq.

Answer from Tom Lash:

Move towards a defensive military to free up needed capital for human needs.

Balance the budget.

Answer from Jim Brandt:

The federal budget must be brought under control. The priority is improve education and create a universal healthcare system while reducing the overall amount of the budget.

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