Tariq Shabazz's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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- "Tariq Shabazz advocates for reducing military spending and reallocating resources to address domestic issues. By advocating for a more peaceful foreign policy, he aims to decrease military intervention and prioritize diplomacy and international cooperation. Shabazz believes that redirecting funds from the military-industrial complex towards education, healthcare, infrastructure, and job creation will better serve the needs of American citizens and promote a more equitable society." (www.shabazzforsenate.com)
- "Senator Shabazz will scrutinize Defense budgets for its necessities, promoting the well-being of all service members & Veterans, while advocating for the reduction of appropriations to correspond with an American agenda of Peace & Prosperity on an international stage. As a US Navy Veteran, he has supported and defended the U.S. Constitution and will continue his life of service ensuring that Americans experience tranquility." (www.shabazzforsenate.com)
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- "Large corporations paying no taxes is a financial burden that the middle class has shouldered. Remember this, trickle down economics does not prioritize the inner-cities." (twitter.com)
- "This is the common problem in American Politics. Why are the American People funding large corporations that in turn pay little to no taxes. It is time to create real incentives for the inner-cities to create businesses." (twitter.com)
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