Defense Backs creation of a national missile defense system. Promises to review all current military deployments with an eye toward cutting back on unnecessary involvements. It's not my business. Did not back 1998 hate-crimes legislation in Texas. Also would lower tax liability for all taxpayers by replacing the current tax code s five rates for different levels of income with four new, lower rates.
Backs letting churches and other faith-based institutions compete for federal grant money.
Women Supports a ban on late-term abortion and would require doctors to notify parents before performing abortions on teenagers. Calls for increased funding for abstinence education. Immigration Encourages legal immigration but calls for tighter patrols on the borders to keep out aliens. Opposed California's Proposition 187 which would have denied public benefits like access to public schools to illegal immigrants and their children. Copyright 1997 - 2001 jpcohen publishing.