Defense

		Bill Bradley (Democrat) Says the nation must reevaluate its military policies and eliminate weapons systems unnecessary in the post-Cold War era. Has said the defense budget should not be increased. Voted repeatedly in the Senate for various defense spending cuts, including budget reductions for F-18 fighter and B-2 stealth bomber programs. Has supported various international arms reduction efforts. Believes gays should be allowed to serve openly in the military. Supported American actions in Kosovo, though he had "serious questions" about a lack of an exit strategy.
		Al Gore (Democrat) Advocates a strong national defense and says he does not shy away from the use of military force when necessary. Supports Bill Clinton's proposal for a long-term, sustained increase in defense spending. At the same time, has supported numerous international arms reduction efforts. Helped initiate a major U.S.-Soviet missile reduction plan while in Congress. Voted in the Senate against proposed funding cuts for B-2 bombers and nuclear submarines, but supported a 1993 defense spending cut for small weapons projects. Fully supported U.S. actions in Kosovo.
		Gary Bauer (Republican) Calls for an increase in the defense budget of at least $50 billion over the next six years to update technology and add personnel. Has criticized the Clinton administration for going too far with defense budget cuts. Wants to abandon the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia, which forbids a national defense system, and supports deployment of national and theater anti-ballistic missle defense systems. Favors expanding NATO. Opposed U.S. bombing of Yugoslavia, saying president failed to make the case for American involvement.
		George W. Bush (Republican) Calls for amendments to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty that would allow the U.S. to deploy national and theater anti-ballistic missle defense systems. Has said the agreement should be abandoned if Russia will not agree to such changes. Calls for a review and restructuring of the American military, including reevaluations of all current overseas troop deployments. Wants to increase by $1 billion the currently planned military pay raise and increase defense research and development spending by $20 billion over four years in order to develop more technologically sophisticated weaponry. Supported U.S. actions in Kosovo, but questioned lack of an exit strategy.
		Steve Forbes (Republican) Wants to halt reductions in military spending, modernize U.S. defenses and increase military wages. Has criticized defense budget cuts and military demobilization under the Clinton administration. Calls for deployment of an anti-ballistic missile defense system. Generally supported U.S. actions in Kosovo, but would have removed restrictions on use of air power against the Serbs and would have armed the Kosovar Albanians.
		Orrin Hatch (Republican) As senator, voted for President Reagan's "Star Wars" Strategic Defense Initiative, voted for continued nuclear weapons testing and voted in favor of a ban on chemical and biological weapons. In 1998, voted against further military base closings. Supported U.S. actions in Kosovo, including air strikes, saying a stable Europe is in the American national interest. Advocated bombing Serbia in 1992 during the conflict with Bosnia.
		Alan Keyes (Republican) Opposed U.S. actions in Kosovo, calling the NATO strategy "terrorism." Supports use of missile strikes against terrorists abroad. Is opposed to women in combat.
		John McCain (Republican) Would redirect defense spending away from "Cold War relics and parochial problems" and toward weapons modernization, training, compensation and improved sea-lift capabilities. Would increase active duty pay and retirement benefits to help the armed forces' morale and retention problems. Has advocated more base closings, saying $4 billion could be saved. Would discard Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and further develop U.S. missile defense system. Supported U.S. intervention in Kosovo, and, earlier, in Bosnia.
		Pat Buchanan (Reform Party) Would "retrench and rearm," returning most U.S. troops from abroad. Believes U.S. should avoid foreign interventions not affecting the nation's vital interests and would "isolate America from all the bloody territorial, tribal and ethnic wars." Supports national missile defense system and opposes the nuclear test ban treaty. Favors increase in pay for servicemen, but would end use of military as "social laboratory." Opposed U.S. intervention in Kosovo, saying American bombing was "an illegal war on Serbia."

Campaign coverage of defense issues
Campaign notebook: Cheney urges US to retaliate quickly, Globe staff and wires, 10/14/2000
Campaign notebook: Bill backs balloting on military sites, By Globe Staff and Wires, 10/13/2000
The time bomb the candidates ignore, By James Carroll, 10/10/2000 -OPINION
The budget could be cut by $60 billion, By Lawrence J. Korb, 10/8/2000 -OPINION
In the military: Gung-ho spirit, but unease, By Mitchell Zuckoff, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000
Cohen disarms the detractors, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/1/2000 -OPINION
Cheney attacks Clinton, Gore for cutting military, By Paul Simao, Associated Press, 8/30/2000
Heavy cuts in defense trace to Bush presidency, By Michael Kranish and John Donnelly, Globe Staff, 8/23/2000
Bush says US military is in decline, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/22/2000
Gore raps Bush plan in arms cut, missile defense, By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5/28/2000
Bush calls for cuts in nuclear arsenal, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 5/24/2000
Bush's opposition deflates Kosovo bill, By Tom Raum, Associated Press, 5/17/2000
Tax cut, military issues resound weakly for Bush, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff, 2/15/2000
Battle escalates for veteran vote, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 2/11/2000
Simpson says Gore shopped Gulf vote, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 2/5/2000
McCain finds following in S.C., By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 1/22/2000
Gay rights group to air ads on military issue, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 1/18/2000
Three military issues the candidates are ignoring, By Andrew J. Bacevich, 1/16/2000 -OPINION
McCain advises against military career, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 1/12/2000
Gore tries to get effort back on track after twin stumbles, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 1/9/2000
Gore clarifies stand on gays in military, Associated Press, 1/8/2000
Kerry criticizes Gore, Bradley for position on gays in military, By John Ellement, Globe Staff, 1/7/2000
Gore tries to soothe Colin Powell, Associated Press, 1/7/2000
Gore backpedals on gay policy, Associated Press, 1/7/2000
The cookie lobby: Activists find novel ways to have voices heard, By Mike Glover, Associated Press, 1/1/2000
Sensible trimmings, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 12/28/1999 -OPINION
McCain backs military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, By William C. Mann, Associated Press, 12/20/1999
McCain bemoans military shortfalls, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff, 12/8/1999
Bush aims his blunderbuss at the wrong target, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 12/5/1999 -OPINION
On Iraq question Bush's debate answer may have gone too far, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 12/4/1999
A Bush slip up at the end, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 12/3/1999 -OPINION
On a day to reflect, McCain courts veterans in New Hampshire, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 11/12/1999
Bradley in Vietnam era: role in military not in war, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 11/2/1999
McCain requests test treaty debate, Reuters, 10/18/1999
'I don't think I was ever the same', By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 10/2/1999
Dole pushes for missile defense system, By Schuyler Kropf, Reuters, 9/28/1999
Bush urges increased spending on military, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/24/1999
Bush reportedly was helped in joining Guard unit in Vietnam era, By George Lardner Jr., Washington Post, 9/22/1999
Group backs 'all necessary force', By Thomas Farragher, Globe Staff, 4/21/1999
On the road to the White House Kosovo may be a speed bump, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 4/6/1999
The presidential candidates speak, 4/5/1999