Rocky De La Fuente in State of Florida Archives
On Education:
Keep college graduates in Florida after graduation
Florida is blessed with a wonderful system of universities and colleges, but we have an intellectual trade imbalance. What I mean by that is we are a net exporter of talent. Our college graduates often move out-of-state in search of better and
higher-paying jobs. We need to fix that by leveraging our state's natural advantages (i.e., its magnificent climate, breathtaking beaches, and obvious tax advantages) to attract business that will bring opportunities and higher-paying jobs to Florida.
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Dec 31, 2019
On Environment:
We bear responsibility as stewards of our planet
We are stewards of our planet, and we bear the responsibility to preserve the environment to the degree that we reasonably can. We cannot ignore science, but we must recognize that it is a two-edged sword.
While we cannot deny mankind's contribution to climate change, we also have to acknowledge that our attempts to mitigate the damage we do is driven by technological realities that we cannot legislate away.
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Dec 31, 2019
On Homeland Security:
Address broken VA hospital system
The Department of Veterans Affairs is broken. Some of our veterans are dying as they wait for care; others receive inferior treatment when they receive it. Yet, VA officials think it is appropriate to compare the "inconvenience" to "waiting in line at Di
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Dec 31, 2019
On Immigration:
We have a rich history of embracing immigrants
Florida has a rich history of embracing immigrants. Our state's demographics reflect a strong Latino influence that has grown over the years. I myself am a proud first generation American who loves this country
for the opportunities it has provided for me. Immigration is the issue that drew me into the presidential race, and it remains a major interest of mine as it relates to Florida.
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Dec 31, 2019
On Jobs:
Create more jobs, and create higher paying jobs
According the United States Census Bureau, Florida's poverty rate is 16.5% as compared to the national average of 14.8%. The average annual income per capita here is $26,499 as compared to $28,555 nationally and our
$47,212 median income trails the national average of $53,482. We not only need to create more jobs, we need to create higher paying jobs as well.
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Dec 31, 2019
On Drugs:
Focus on opioids rather than marijuana
Q: Would you support lifting the federal ban on recreational marijuana?De La Fuente: : Yes
Q: Explain your position on lifting the recreational marijuana ban.
De La Fuente: Need to focus on opioid epidemic or opioid crisis
Source: Palm Beach Post on 2018 Florida Senate race
Nov 1, 2018
On Gun Control:
Prohibit assault weapons; prohibit bump stocks
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws ban assault weapons? De La Fuente: Prohibit certain models of guns, as was done with the 1994 federal assault weapons ban and Gov. Mitt Romney's legislation in Massachusetts.
Q: Should gun rights and gun
control laws ban bump stocks?
De La Fuente: Prohibit devices that allow weapons to fire artificially fast, similar to fully automatic fire. The Las Vegas gunman used these devices.
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws bar sales under age 21?
De La Fuente: No one 20 or younger could buy a handgun or rifle
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws require background checks?
De La Fuente: Private gun sales aren't required to go through background checks. Some governments require the
same sort of checks that are now done by gun dealers. This is often called the gun show loophole.
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws require safe storage?
De La Fuente: Allow criminal charges to be filed if firearms are not kept locked up.
Source: Palm Beach Post on 2018 Florida Senate race
Nov 1, 2018
On Gun Control:
Allow open carry in all public places and schools
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws OK broad concealed carry? De La Fuente: Allow weapons to be carried in places including businesses, schools, parks, churches and bars.
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws allow open carry?
De La
Fuente: Allow guns to be openly carried.
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws arm teachers?
De La Fuente: Allow schools to decide whether to allow trained and certified teachers and other staff members on campus to carry weapons
Q: Should gun
rights & gun control laws allow local licensing?
De La Fuente: Allow communities to set their own rules for firearms and conduct background screenings, with approval from the police chief or sheriff
Q: Should gun rights & gun control laws take guns
from mentally ill?
De La Fuente: Remove guns from people who show signs of mental illness.
Q: Should gun rights and gun control laws mandate training?
De La Fuente: Require an initial or periodic gun safety training that covers use and storage.
Source: Palm Beach Post on 2018 Florida Senate race
Nov 1, 2018
On Social Security:
Social Security is broke
Q: Would you support raising the retirement age for Social Security to extend the program's life? De La Fuente: Yes.
Q: Explain your position on Social Security.
De La Fuente: SS is Broke need to be Fix only two ways, 1.- Raising Retirement Age 2,- Raising Contributions Cap
Source: Palm Beach Post on 2018 Florida Senate race
Nov 1, 2018
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