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Line 24: In September 2017, Haley stated that "some countries" (a reference to Russia, although Haley did not refer to Russia by name) were shielding Iran by blocking the [[International Atomic Energy Agency]] from verifying Iranian compliance with the [[Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action|international nuclear agreement with Iran]]. Haley said that it "appears that some countries are attempting to shield Iran from even more inspections. Without inspections, the Iran deal is an empty promise."<ref>{{cite web|first=Ben|last=Evansky|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/01/russia-giving-cover-to-iran-could-doom-nuclear-deal-as-trump-considers-whether-to-certify.html|title=Russia giving cover to Iran could doom nuclear deal as Trump considers whether to certify|website=[[Fox News]]|date=October 1, 2017}}</ref> Also in December 2017, Haley accused [[Iran]] of backing the [[Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)|Houthi rebels]] in [[Yemen]]. The Houthis are fighting the [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]]-backed [[Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi|Hadi government]]. She said that the "fight against Iranian aggression is the world's fight." Iranian U.N. mission spokesman Alireza Miryusefi said in response that "These accusations seek also to cover up for the [[Human rights violations during the Yemeni Civil War (2015-present)|Saudi war crimes]] in Yemen, with the US complicity, and divert attention from the stalemate war of aggression against the Yemenis." Iran likened Haley's presentation to that of Secretary of State [[Colin Powell]] before the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]].<ref name="foreign">{{cite web|first1=Colum|last1=Lynch|first2=Robbie|last2=Gramer|url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/12/14/nikki-haley-yemen-houthi-rebels-iran-missiles-press-conference-pentagon-skepticism-united-nations-trump-nuclear-deal-diplomacy/|title=Haley's === Israel === Line 35: [[File:Ambassador Nikki Haley visit June 2017 Ambassador Nikki Haley vi Ambassador Nikki Haley visit June 2017 Ambassador Nikki Haley (34469110513).jpg|thumb|Haley in [[Golan Heights]] – captured from Syria in the Six-Day War and formally [[Golan Heights Law|annexed by Israel]] in 1981 – in June 2017]] Egypt sponsored a Security Council resolution voiding any unilateral decisions on Jerusalem's status. The resolution further demanded that countries "refrain from the establishment of diplomatic missions in the holy city." In December 2017, Haley warned UN members that she would be "taking names" of countries that voted to reject Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy there from [[Tel Aviv]]. In a letter, Haley wrote: "As you consider your vote, I encourage you to know the president and the US take this vote personally. The president will be watching this vote carefully and has requested I report back on those who voted against us."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/20/us-take-names-united-nations-vote-to-reject-jerusalem-recognition|title=US will 'take names of those who vote to reject Jerusalem recognition'|first=Peter|last=Beaumont|date=December 20, 2017|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> The resolution still passed by an overwhelming margin: 128 in favour, 35 abstaining and only nine against. Haley even traveled to some countries that voted === Myanmar === Line 51: === Syria === On March 30, 2017, Haley stated that the U.S. would no longer focus on forcing Syrian president [[Bashar al-Assad]] to leave power. This was a policy shift from former president [[Barack Obama]]'s initial stance on Assad.<ref>{{cite news|title=U.S. priority on Syria no longer focused on 'getting Assad out': Haley|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-usa-haley-idUSKBN1712QL |agency=[[Reuters]]|date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> On April 5, speaking to the U.N. Security Council a day after the [[2017 Khan Shaykhun chemical attack|Khan Shaykhun chemical attack]], Haley said Russia, Assad, and Iran "have no interest in peace" and attacks similar to this would continue occurring should nothing be done in response.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/5/nikki-haley-blasts-syria-russia-directly-address-u/|title=Nikki Haley blasts Syria, Russia directly in address to U.N.|first=Tom On April 12, after Russia blocked a draft resolution meant to condemn the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack, Haley criticized Russia, saying "We need to see Russia choose to side with the civilized world over an Assad government that brutally terrorizes its own people."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/nikki-haley-russia-syria-237160|title=Haley: 'Russia said no' to peace in Syria|first=Nolan D.|last=McCaskill|date=April 12, 2017|website=[[Politico]]}}</ref> On June 28, while appearing before the [[United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs]], Haley credited Trump's warning to Syria with stopping another chemical attack: "I can tell you due to the president's actions, we did not see an incident."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/28/nikki-haley-trump-syria-warning-240041|title=Haley: Trump saved 'many innocent' lives with Syria statement|date=June 28, 2017|website=[[Politico]]|first=Kelsey|last=Tamborrino}}</ref> Line 63: Haley has voted in favor of some bills relating to abortion that were tabled or rejected, including the Inclusion of Unborn Child/Fetus in Definition for Civil Suits Amendment, Prohibiting Employment Termination Due to Abortion Waiting Period amendment, and Exempting Cases of Rape from Abortion Waiting Period amendment. The last would have allowed specific cases of women to not have to wait the mandatory 24 hours before having an abortion.<ref name="Nikki Haley Voting Record">{{cite web|title=ProjectVoteSmart Legislation: Nikki Haley|url=http://www.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/47879/|publisher=One Common Ground|access-date=November 3, 2011}}</ref> In 2023, Haley has called for "consensus" on national [[Abortion in the United States|abortion policy]], and indicated she would oppose a full ban on abortion. In a 2023 interview, she pointed to a proposal from Senator [[Lindsey Graham]] that would establish a national 15-week abortion ban, with exceptions for rape, [[incest]], health, and life of the mother.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bustos |first=Joseph |date=February 16, 2023 |title= Haley is opposed to Jail or Death Penalty for women who have abortions.<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/abortion-high-heels-and-insults-dominate-latest-republican-debate-20231109-p5eir8.html]</ref><ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/haley-federal-abortion-rules-realistic-deadlocked-senate]</ref><ref>[https://nypost.com/2023/08/23/nikki-haley-warns-rivals-over-odds-of-federal-abortion-ban/]</ref> Line 88: In April 2017, Haley spoke out against [[Ramzan Kadyrov]] and the abuse and murder of gay men in [[Chechnya]]. She stated that "We continue to be disturbed by reports of kidnapping, torture, and murder of people in Chechnya based on their sexual orientation ... this violation of human rights cannot be ignored".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://time.com/4743694/nikki-haley-chechnya-persecuting-gay-men-united-nations/|title=Nikki Haley: Reported Killings of Gay People in Chechnya 'Cannot Be Ignored'|magazine=Time|access-date=November 8, 2017}}</ref> In 2023, Haley said that the [[Florida Parental Rights in Education Act]], known as the "Don't Say Gay" law, doesn't go far enough, in that prohibitions against discussing sex and sexuality before third grade should be extended and subject to opt-in parental consent, stating, "When I was in school you === Immigration === | |||