The U.N. provides the world with a vital forum for the peaceful negotiation of international conflicts. While I support some reform of the U.N., I do not believe that placing conditions on dues is appropriate by any country. On my first day in Congress, I agreed to cosponsor legislation to reform the way our nation funds campaigns. I strongly believe that we need to enact reforms like those contained in the McCain-Feingold reform bill. These ads are the latest scheme to get around campaign finance laws and keep citizens in the dark about who is trying to influence elections.
People deserve the right to know who is contributing money to elections.
Full disclosure helps citizens to make more informed judgments about issues and elections and is a necessary step toward returning to people a sense that they run their government. I strongly support and have voted for gun safety legislation that includes requiring background checks on all firearm purchases at gun shows, banning the importation of large ammunition feeding devices, and requiring trigger locks on all handguns. I have also introduced legislation requiring the licensing and registration of all handguns. I am proud that Handgun Control, Inc. and Ceasefire New Jersey have endorsed me for my strong record on these issues. 58 Battle Rd.