League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
	Chris Huskins Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 12; Republican Party

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Questions & Answers

1. What can be done to ensure that California gets its fair share of federal resources?

Twelve years ago, California received $.93 back for every $1.00 sent to Washington, D.C. In 2002, that figure had dropped to $.76. This $.17 discrepany equates to tens of billions of dollars every year, enough to cover California's massive budget deficit. We must diversify our US Congressional delegation, especially in the Bay Area, to ensure that this great state is recognized on both sides of the aisle for the contributions we make to the nation. We must elect effective advocates for the people of California.

2. What are your foreign policy priorities for the United States?

My priorities include the following:
1. Win the war against international terrorism.
2. Identify State sponsors of terrorism and offer them incentives to change course.
3. Establishment of a Palestinian State at peace with it's neighbors.
4. Containment and eradication of AIDS worldwide.
5. Establishment of CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) and TAFTA (Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Agreement).

3. What are your priorities for the federal budget?

My priorities are to ensure that we have a thriving and robust economy providing sufficient revenue to fund operations and eliminate large deficits. I would like to see spending increases limited to the rate of inflation plus population growth.

On an item by item basis, highest priority must be given to security and defense issues. Other high priority areas include fully funding education and the No Child Left Behind Act, as well as Medicare and Social Security.