Orlando Sonza's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Orlando Sonza did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "A fiscal conservative, Orlando believes that everyone should pay their fair share in taxes, but will fight to ensure that our tax system does not disproportionately burden any one group. We canât tax ourselves to prosperity. As in everything, we need to find a balance. We need those that have been more fortunate to invest in their businesses, raise wages, and provide economic growth to the economy. We must be careful to not tax ourselves into economic constriction or retraction." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "A fiscal conservative, Orlando believes that everyone should pay their fair share in taxes, but will fight to ensure that our tax system does not disproportionately burden any one group. We canât tax ourselves to prosperity. As in everything, we need to find a balance. We need those that have been more fortunate to invest in their businesses, raise wages, and provide economic growth to the economy. We must be careful to not tax ourselves into economic constriction or retraction." (www.orlandosonza.com)
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- "Orlando stands alongside our law enforcement officers and first responders. Defunding or "reimagining" law enforcement is not the answer. Instead, we need to invest in training and resources to improve police practices and increase transparency and accountability. Orlando believes that body cameras should be mandatory for all police officers, and we need to work to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "As a former U.S. Army Officer and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Orlando is dedicated to ensuring that we maintain a strong and efficient military fully capable of defending the United States and our allies. As a member of Congress, Orlando will prioritize a strong national defense. Any attack on the United States should be met with a diligent and measured response. Orlando will always fight for the safety and security of all American citizens, both at home and abroad." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "As your congressman, Orlando will fight to strengthen our military, secure our border, and stand up for our Second Amendment rights all while working to restore order in our cities, build strong communities, and protect innocent livesâfrom the unborn to the elderly." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "The policies of the Biden administration have dramatically increased inflation. Orlando believes that the U.S. should take a two-pronged approach to curb inflation. First, we need to rein in government spending and reduce our reliance on deficit spending. This will require tough choices and prioritization of our national budget." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "We need to implement policies that will encourage economic growth and increase the supply of goods and services. This includes investing in infrastructure, reducing burdensome regulations, and supporting small businesses." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "The federal government spends too much money on unnecessary programs and initiatives. I propose cutting wasteful spending to reduce the federal deficit and free up resources for more important priorities." (www.orlandosonza.com)
- "Bidenomics has made it tougher for young people to achieve the American Dream and buy a home. When I arrive in Congress, I will work to increase the housing supply and get rates down." (x.com)
- "One in three adults between the ages of 18 and 34 still live with their parents. We need to increase housing supply and curb inflation to let my generation live the American Dream." (x.com)
- "The policies of the Biden administration have dramatically increased inflation. Orlando believes that the U.S. should take a two-pronged approach to curb inflation. First, we need to rein in government spending and reduce our reliance on deficit spending. This will require tough choices and prioritization of our national budget." (www.orlandosonza.com)
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- "Gas prices have hit their highest price since November, and these rates are hurting families. But @JoeBiden and @GregLandsman refuse to unleash American energy production here at home." (x.com)
- "The House passed bipartisan legislation to expand domestic energy production and to give Americans relief heating their homes and filling their gas tanks. But @GregLandsman voted NO and sided with @JoeBiden and his disastrous energy regulations." (x.com)
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- "Real border security must be a part of any aid package Congress passes." (x.com)
- "We need to secure our southern border now â plain and simple." (x.com)
- "As your congressman, Orlando will fight to strengthen our military, secure our border, and stand up for our Second Amendment rights all while working to restore order in our cities, build strong communities, and protect innocent livesâfrom the unborn to the elderly." (www.orlandosonza.com)
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