Albert Oram
No Party Affiliation | Florida
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Albert Oram
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
California Western School of Law, San Diego, J.D., 1992
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, B.S., 1981
WORK & MILITARY
Attorney, 28+
U.S. Navy, Navy Pilot, 7+
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House, FL Dist. 1, 2002
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When does life begin? I respect anyone's answer to this question, but I oppose forcing others to be made to agree. Forcing moral and religious beliefs on others is un-American and unconstitutional. Let’s have a civil discussion and debate about the issue.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Social Security is the foundation of economic security for millions of Americans—retirees, disabled persons, and families of retired, disabled or deceased workers. I would: Maintain social security as is a separate, self-funded program, Eliminate the social security cap, and Return social security to a pay-as-you-go program, ending 'pre-funding', which has been a fraud used to fund the government.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I am a prudent and thrifty person by nature, always and would be if elected. I would eliminate everything not paid for each year. Budget deficits are caused by spending that exceeds revenue or so-called tax cuts (actually tax deferments), loans must be taken out to pay for the excess spending. As discussed above the following needs to be done: Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment, Reform Government to save money, and Rewrite the Tax Code to make it fair (billionaires pay a FAIR SHARE).
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Almost never. But the program should be reformed to ensure students have a reasonable possibility of repaying the loans with future earned income. And the U.S. might consider a program to allow former students to refinance high interest student loans to lower payments going forward.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The First Amendment ensures that the government does not show preference to a certain religion AND does not take away an individual’s ability to exercise religion. In an 1802 letter, members of the Danbury, CT Baptist Association were worried about the freedom to practice their faith, writing to Thomas Jefferson. He wrote back that religious liberty, free from state tampering, would be a key part of the American vision. The Constitution, he wrote, would “restore to man all his natural rights.” Jefferson was not suggesting that religion should be exiled from public debate. He was responding to a religious people worried for their rights. He attended church services during his administration inside the United States Capitol. In its day, a constitutional prohibition that the state would not establish or restrain personal faith was truly revolutionary. Sadly even today religious freedom is still revolutionary. America has an obligation to promote this important human right.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support the Republican healthcare plan. A ‘mainstay of Republican healthcare reform for decades has been to support an integration of our tax and spending to discourage uninsurance, public insurance, and charity care rather than private insurance; and make sure everyone has private health insurance, regardless of how it is obtained – at work, in the marketplace or in an exchange.’ Sound familiar? For those who don't know Obamacare is in large part the Republican healthcare plan. However, if Republicans can not support their own plan, then a government-run, single-payer plan would be the next best option. And don’t hold your breath, the Republicans have no other plan. Nixon was the last Republican politician to propose comprehensive health insurance reform. That was in 1974, nearly 50 years ago.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The threat to liberty & freedom is ANY radical movement that espouses violence, which is unconstitutional. The U.S. has a very effective counter-terrorism strategy and operational capability, and it has improved through lessons learned and continues to do so. An element of strategy, which I support, is targeted strikes according to guidelines and rules of engagement. But singling out and focusing on any religion is un-American and unconstitutional.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
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Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The U.S. needs a rational immigration program, but first: A federal law should be passed holding all employers (like Trump who hired them) strictly liable for the employment of undocumented immigrant. This would end new undocumented immigration. Then there should be a CIVIL and HUMANE discussion and debate about undocumented immigrants. I favor: Continuing the DACA program to allow some individuals brought to the country as children to remain here and work when those individuals do not have serious criminal records. DACA individuals should have a chance at citizenship. A process to review and document other undocumented immigrants, subject to restrictions and limitations to be determined. Undocumented immigrants who serve/have served in the military or other essential services would be eligible for accelerated citizenship.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I live by the Golden Rule: “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 (KJV) It is the principle of treating others as you want to be treated And when I was 17 years old, I took the following oath: Having been appointed a Midshipman in the United States Navy, I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, so help you God? I live by that oath still. As such I support the Article VI, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
See my website: OramForCongress.org. One or more of the following might be easier to remember: MakeAmericaMorePerfect.org DontVoteHate.org VoteHopeNotHate.org theRealMaverick.org SharknadoForCongress.org RememberLori.org Also, see an archive of my campaign in 2002 at: webarchive.loc.gov/all/2002-2002*/http://www.oramforcongress.org/
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No, and I've never been arrested for any crime. All I can recall was a speeding ticket when I was 16, a couple of parking tickets (one of which was dismissed) and a boating violation ticket when I was rowing my scull (also dismissed, I was not in violation of Coast Guard regulations).
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
MakeAmericaMorePerfect.org DontVoteHate.org You might hear another slogan, but our future is not behind us. For the last two years I’ve posted this on Facebook before the 4th of July: This country is great, not because it was ever perfect, complete or finished, but because it continually strives to be better. Even the Founding Fathers knew this, the Constitution starts with these words: "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility . . . secure the Blessings of Liberty . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution." If you believe this like I do, we can do ANYTHING. I am Albert Oram. My father was in the Navy, I was in the Navy for 7+ years, and a Navy spouse for 20+ years. I graduated from the Naval Academy and Navy flight training. I will DARE to lead, to build consensus and alliances to Make America More Perfect. And NWFL, before voting see RememberLori.org, about the defamation of Lori Klausutis.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support all of the Constitution, including the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. I also think something needs to be done to end the slaughter of children in mass school shooting, or the public in general. Let’s have a civil discussion and debate about the issue.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
I have short-term, long-term, and never-ending priorities: Short-term priorities: Eradicate COVID-19 – fund 25 million tests/day! Wide-scale, regular, rapid testing is key to eliminating the pandemic, and Fight for Liberty & JUSTICE for All! Long-term priorities: Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment (politicians love spending money), Reform Government to save money and make government more effective and efficient, and Rewrite the Tax Code to make it fair and understandable (NO MORE billionaires not paying taxes). Never-ending priorities: Protect Social Security Fix Health Care Restore Respect for the Military
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to individual security in some circumstances. And racism has NO Place in America! I support law & JUSTICE for ALL. And there is no conflict between law & JUSTICE and good, honest policing.
