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Rod Blagojevich on War & Peace

Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.

Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Senate:

IL 2004 Senate Debate

Richard Durbin on War & Peace

Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
Voted YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
CIA mischaracterized Iraq WMD & abused intelligence position. (Jul 2004)
Iraq-al-Qaida contacts, but no complicity or assistance. (Jul 2004)
CIA knew State of the Union Iraq-Niger connection was false. (Jul 2004)
Iraq was not reconstituting its nuclear program. (Jul 2004)
Iraq was not developing its biological weapons program. (Jul 2004)
Iraq was not developing its chemical weapons program. (Jul 2004)
Iraq was developing missiles, but not to reach the US. (Jul 2004)
Require Congress' approval before military action in Iran. (Oct 2007)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Andy Martin on War & Peace

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Martin on other issues.

Strong opponent of plans to invade Iraq since 2002. (Mar 2008)

Barack Obama on War & Peace

Democratic Jr Senator (IL): Click here for 82 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.

President sets Iraq mission; Generals then implement tactics. (Apr 2008)
President sets Iraq mission; give generals a new mission. (Apr 2008)
Take no options off the table if Iran attacks Israel. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Overstated displaced Iraqis; actually 4.2 million. (Feb 2008)
$2 trillion and the loss of life in Iraq are not sustainable. (Jan 2008)
Iraq War
$2.7 billion each week of Iraq spending is unsustainable. (Feb 2008)
Humanitarian aid now for displaced Iraqis. (Feb 2008)
The Iraq war has undermined our security. (Jan 2008)
Iraq is distracting us from a host of global threats. (Jan 2008)
End the war, and end the mindset that got us into war. (Jan 2008)
We have set the bar so low in Iraq. (Jan 2008)
The Iraq war was conceptually flawed from the start. (Jan 2008)
Title of Iraq war authorization bill stated its intent. (Jan 2008)
The surge is not working toward enduring peace. (Jan 2008)
Iraq takes our eye off al Qaeda & Afghanistan. (Jan 2008)
Get our troops out by the end of 2009. (Jan 2008)
No permanent bases in Iraq. (Jan 2008)
2002: Iraq will require US occupation of undetermined length. (Jan 2008)
FactCheck: No, violence in Iraq is LOWER than 2 years ago. (Jan 2008)
Congress decides deployment level & duration, not president. (Dec 2007)
Surge strategy has made a difference in Iraq but failed. (Nov 2007)
Introduced bill to redeploy troops in May 2007; it failed. (Nov 2007)
Clinton has not been consistent on the Iraq War. (Oct 2007)
2002: I don't oppose all war; I do oppose dumb war. (Oct 2007)
Leave troops for protection of Americans & counterterrorism. (Sep 2007)
Hopes to remove all troops from Iraq by 2013, but no pledge. (Sep 2007)
Surge has not succeeded because it ignores political issues. (Sep 2007)
Tell people the truth: quickest is 1-2 brigades per month. (Sep 2007)
No good options in Iraq--just bad options & worse options. (Aug 2007)
Be as careful getting out as we were careless getting in. (Jul 2007)
Troops not dying in vain; but we need plans for success. (Jul 2007)
We live in a more dangerous world because of Bush's actions. (Jun 2007)
Case for war was weak, but people voted their best judgment. (Jun 2007)
War in Iraq is "dumb" but troops still need equipment. (Apr 2007)
Increase ground forces in Iraq to decrease troop rotations. (Apr 2007)
Open-ended Iraq occupation must end: no military solution. (Apr 2007)
Begin withdrawal May 1 2007; finish by March 31 2008. (Apr 2007)
Open dialogue with both Syria and Iran. (Apr 2007)
Withdraw gradually and keep some troops in Iraq region. (Mar 2007)
Iraq 2002: ill-conceived venture; 2007: waste of resources. (Feb 2007)
Longtime critic of Iraq war. (Nov 2006)
The surge reduced violence, but at enormous cost. (Jan 2006)
Begin a phased redeployment to send a clear signal. (Jan 2006)
Saddam did not own and was not providing WMD to terrorists. (Oct 2004)
Initial military was extraordinarily successful in Iraq. (Oct 2004)
Invading Iraq was a bad strategic blunder. (Oct 2004)
We must make sure that Iraq is stable having gone in there. (Oct 2004)
Advance the training speed and get the reconstruction moving. (Oct 2004)
Democratizing Iraq will be more difficult than Afghanistan. (Oct 2004)
Never fudge numbers or shade the truth about war. (Jul 2004)
Set a new tone to internationalize the Iraqi reconstruction. (Jul 2004)
Iraq war was sincere but misguided, ideologically driven. (Jul 2004)
Not opposed to all wars, but opposed to the war in Iraq. (Jul 2004)
International voice in Iraq in exchange for debt forgiveness. (Jul 2004)
Trouble Spots
Two-state solution: Israel & Palestine side-by-side in peace. (Feb 2008)
Al Qaida is based in northwest Pakistan; strike if needed. (Jan 2008)
No action against Iran without Congressional authorization. (Dec 2007)
Iran: Bush does not let facts get in the way of ideology. (Dec 2007)
Meet directly for diplomacy with the leadership in Iran. (Nov 2007)
Committed to Iran not having nuclear weapons. (Oct 2007)
Iran military resolution sends the region a wrong signal. (Oct 2007)
Deal with al Qaeda on Pakistan border, but not with nukes. (Aug 2007)
Get al Qaeda hiding in hills between Afghanistan & Pakistan. (Aug 2007)
Military action in Pakistan if we have actionable intel. (Aug 2007)
FactCheck: Yes, Obama said invade Pakistan to get al Qaeda. (Aug 2007)
Focus on battle in Afghanistan and root out al Qaeda. (Jun 2007)
Bush cracked down on some terrorists' financial networks. (Jun 2007)
Iraq has distracted us from Taliban in Afghanistan. (Apr 2007)
Iran with nuclear weapons is a profound security threat. (Apr 2007)
We are playing to Osama's plan for winning a war from a cave. (Oct 2006)
Al Qaida is stronger than before thanks to the Bush doctrine. (Jan 2006)
Terrorists are in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Iran. (Oct 2004)
Problems with current Israeli policy. (Jul 2004)
Engage North Korea in 6-party talks. (Jul 2004)
Use moral authority to work towards Middle East peace. (Jul 2004)
Voting Record
Voted to fund war until 2006; now wants no blank check. (Nov 2007)
Late to vote against war is not late to oppose war. (Jun 2007)
Spending on the Cold War relics should be for the veterans. (Jun 2007)
Would have voted no to authorize the President to go to war. (Jul 2004)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)

Steven Sauerberg on War & Peace

Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.

No stance on record.

Larry Stafford on War & Peace

Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.

No UN approval for military action. (Mar 2008)

House:

Melissa Bean on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)

Judy Biggert on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)

Rod Blagojevich on War & Peace

Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.

Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Jerry Costello on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello on other issues.

Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Danny Davis on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq. (May 2007)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

Rahm Emanuel on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)

Bill Foster on War & Peace

Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Foster on other issues.

End our involvement in the war in Iraq. (Dec 2007)

Luis Gutierrez on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

Phil Hare on War & Peace

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.

Iraq war needs an exit strategy. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

Jesse Louis Jackson on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

Timothy Johnson on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Mark Kirk on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.

Foreign policy matters, like for gas prices. (Sep 2000)
More aid for Israel to foster Palestinian peace. (Sep 2000)
Maintain sanctions against Iran & other rogue states. (Sep 2000)
Move US embassy to Jerusalem. (Sep 2000)
US aid for Arabs who are peace partners with Israel. (Sep 2000)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Ray LaHood on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Dan Lipinski on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)

Donald Manzullo on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Peter Roskam on War & Peace

Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)

Bobby Rush on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush on other issues.

Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

Jan Schakowsky on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky on other issues.

Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq. (May 2007)
Co-founder of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

John Shimkus on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Jerry Weller on War & Peace

Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Former candidates & officeholders:

James Thompson on War & Peace

Former Republican Governor: Click here for James Thompson on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lane Evans on War & Peace

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans on other issues.

Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

Thomas Ewing on War & Peace

Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Denny Hastert on War & Peace

Republican (District 14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Henry Hyde on War & Peace

Republican (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.

Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

David Phelps on War & Peace

Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

John Porter on War & Peace

Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Porter on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Glenn Poshard on War & Peace

Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.

No stance on record.

George Ryan on War & Peace

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.

Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Philip Crane on War & Peace

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.

Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Harris Fawell on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Flanagan on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.

No stance on record.

William Lipinski on War & Peace

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.

Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Peter Fitzgerald on War & Peace

Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.

Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

Alan Keyes on War & Peace

2004 former Republican challenger, previously Ambassador: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.

Would not have chosen Iraq; would not have asked UN either. (Oct 2007)
After military victory, should have had UN nation-building. (Oct 2007)
Bush focuses on democracy for Iraq; not security for America. (Sep 2007)
Our efforts in Iraq defend against a deep & terrible threat. (Sep 2007)
Autonomy for Christians in Iraq's Nineveh region. (Sep 2007)
Withdrawing before your enemy stops is called "defeat". (Sep 2007)
War on terror is about survival; war in Iraq is about morale. (Sep 2007)
Needed greater effort to bring in others to Iraq. (Oct 2004)
War on Terror requires both intelligence and discretion. (Oct 2004)
Troops should stay in Iraq until they get the job done. (Oct 2004)
Preemptive strike in Iraq is a right decision. (Oct 2004)
There is no distinction between Afghanistan and Iraq. (Oct 2004)
Bush didn't have the wisdom of hindsight in the Iraqi War. (Oct 2004)
Respond to facts, not Serb intentions. (Dec 1999)
Kosovo sets precedent for more future intervention. (Jun 1999)
NATO strategy against civilians is terrorism. (Jun 1999)
�Ends justify the means� is the path to evil. (Jun 1999)
Kosovo not based on human rights policy nor precedent. (Apr 1999)
Support Israel on moral grounds, not economic nor strategic. (May 1996)
Bosnian intervention MUST be approved by Congress. (Nov 1995)

James Durkin on War & Peace

2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Durkin on other issues.

Remove Saddam Hussein, with US troops if needed. (Sep 2002)

Jack Ryan on War & Peace

Former Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.

Support the Bush Doctrine and regime change where necessary. (Jun 2004)

Carol Moseley-Braun on War & Peace

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.

Saddam capture has little to do with keeping Americans safe. (Jan 2004)
Bush supports big contracts for friends, not troops. (Oct 2003)
Yes on at least some of $87B for Iraq-don't cut and run. (Sep 2003)
Involve UN troops in Iraq, but under US command. (Sep 2003)
Strength against terrorism means focus, not bravura. (Sep 2003)
Need to exit Iraq & focus on bin Laden. (Sep 2003)
Congress has the power to declare war, not President. (Jun 2003)
Iraq war costs too much when Americans are suffering. (May 2003)
Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Paul Simon on War & Peace

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Simon on other issues.

Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)

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