Q: Michigan/Israel Cooperation — Would you lead/support efforts to
promote trade, security cooperation and cultural exchanges between
Michigan and Israel?
A: I recognize Michigan has a strong Jewish community and heritage, and I would
work to promote economic ties to Israel.

Q: Creationism — Should "intelligent design"/creationism be part of
the science curriculum in public schools?
A: No. Intelligent design and creationism are not scientific theories and are best
taught in comparative religion or philosophy courses.

pose specific solutions.

Q: Nonprofit Support — With shrinking state funding for social ser-
vices, how must the state support and facilitate the efforts of nonprof-
its that are picking up the slack?
A: Without reform, first in health care spending, it would be irresponsible for the
state to add new commitments. If left unaddressed, our fiscal situation will worsen.
The best course for state government to support nonprofits would be to fix our
budget crisis to lessen the need for assistance. Only when the deficit is resolved will
Michigan be in a situation to fund other priorities.

Q: Welfare — What would you do to maintain a solid "safety net" for
those most affected by Michigan's economic downturn?
A: Michigan has an obligation to provide assistance to those temporarily in need due
to circumstances beyond their control. The best thing that we can do to help those
most affected is to improve the business climate to allow the creation of jobs. This
would, in turn, lessen the need for reliance on safety net services.

PETE HOEKSTRA
Republican

Pete Hoekstra, 56, has served in the U.S. House of
Representatives since 1992. After graduating from Hope
College in 1975, he earned a master's degree in busi-
ness administration from the University of Michigan.
He worked for 15 years at Herman Miller, Inc. rising to
become vice-president of marketing. Hoekstra and his
wife, Diane, live in Holland. They have three children.
Website: www.hoekstr afo rgovern or

Q: Jobs/Economy — What would you do to get people jobs that can
support a family, and how long will it take?
A: Government doesn't create jobs but rather creates a climate conducive to job creation.

Q: Prison Propaganda — What can be done to monitor and filter mate-
rials coming into our prison system so it doesn't become a recruiting
ground for Islamic extremists and domestic terror?
A: Prison policy should be focused on keeping offenders locked up and rehabilitat-
ing them for eventual reentry. I would support policies to those ends especially to
reduce recidivism and look to the department as well as experts in the field to pro-

Q: Education — What would you do to ensure adequate funding and
top-flight instruction in our public schools?
A: It starts with returning local control of education and eliminating costly, unfunded

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