Issue Position: Foreign Policy

Issue Position

Iraq
Rosa did not support the authorization to use force in Iraq and has consistently called for a phased, responsible redeployment out of the country. She believes that our troops, along with their families, have sacrificed so much and have performed magnificently in implementing the mission they were given in Iraq. They deserve to be honored accordingly.

Iran
Rosa understands the threat a nuclear-armed Iran would pose to our interests in the region. As Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability continues virtually unabated, Rosa supports an approach that uses all of the tools-political, diplomatic and economic- in the tool kit to address this difficult challenge.

Rosa believes that Secretary of State Kerry, Energy Secretary Moniz, President Obama and all the P5+1 negotiators should be applauded for their tireless dedication in this effort. In a region where armed conflict is all too common it is critical that we use our strength as an international leader to promote our interests, the security of our allies and prevent a nuclear Iran. We must not allow the proliferation of nuclear weapons, particularly in a region embroiled in turmoil.

Rosa said, "There are many reasons to be wary of the Iranian regime. As a supporter of strong sanctions I will carefully review this deal to ensure it contains the highest standards--not based on trust, but on verification--to keep Iran accountable, allow for rigorous international inspections and ensure that Iran will not have access to nuclear weapons."

Afghanistan
Rosa understands that properly addressing the challenges we face in Afghanistan is vital to our national security. She knows how critical it is to effectively root out terrorists and Taliban militants in this region, both for our own security and to build a better future for the Afghan people. Nevertheless, she remains deeply concerned about the increase in the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan without a more comprehensive exit strategy.

The U.S. military has been conducting operations in Afghanistan for over ten years and, while the Bush Administration failed to properly resource our operations in the fight against those that perpetrated the 9/11 attacks, instead choosing to wage a misguided war in Iraq, there is no long-term military solution to this security challenge. Rosa believes that it is in our national security interest to recognize that the terrorist threat is transnational in nature and to pursue a strategy that lessens our military footprint in Afghanistan while further pursuing diplomatic, political and economic policies that help meet the myriad of challenges in the region.

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