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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on War & Peace
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Avoid foreign entanglements. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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Chet Culver on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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Cathy Glasson on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jack Hatch on War & Peace
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Democratic Challenger:
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Tom Hoefling on War & Peace
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Republican Challenger :
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- Intervene in Iran if a threat to national security or allies. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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Rich Leopold on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Andy McGuire on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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Jake Porter on War & Peace
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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Kim Reynolds on War & Peace
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Republican:
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Tom Vilsack on War & Peace
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- National Guard too busy in Iraq handle natural disasters. (Feb 2007)
- The war needs to be ended now, not in 6 months or 6 years. (Feb 2007)
- Congress should remove funding for the war. (Feb 2007)
- Congress should stop funding U.S. fighting in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
- Get troops out of harm’s way in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
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Senate:
IA 2022: 2022 IA Governor's race
Bruce Braley on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Investigate fraud and no-bid contracts in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- Develop an exit strategy & a new direction for Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
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Doug Butzier on War & Peace
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Stay out of Iran & stay out of everywhere. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on War & Peace
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Stop Iran's nuclear program now. (Jan 2014)
- Pursue active enemies with all available dispatch. (Nov 2013)
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Chet Culver on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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Joni Ernst on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Cohesive and strong strategy to confront threats. (Feb 2015)
- Comprehensive plan to defeat ISIL and al Qaeda. (Jan 2015)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
- Pro-Israel, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Fiegen on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Michael Franken on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Foreign aid to one country can impact entire region. (Apr 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Increase service member pay & veteran's benefits. (Jan 2020)
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Rob Hogg on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Patty Judge on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Supports Iranian nuclear deal. (Oct 2016)
- Deploy military only after diplomacy, dialogue, & sanctions. (Sep 2016)
- Containment of ISIS and terrorists, by targeted air strikes. (Aug 2016)
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Bob Krause on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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Eddie Mauro on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- We need to revisit war powers role of president & Congress. (Jul 2019)
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Matthew Whitaker on War & Peace
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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House:
Cindy Axne on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Rod Blum on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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Abby Finkenauer on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Steve King on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Aug 2014)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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David Loebsack on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Iraq war did not need to happen; disengage immediately. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Pat Murphy on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 1):
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David Young on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Terry Branstad on War & Peace
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Former Ambassador to China:
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- Remain vigilant in support of 3,000 National Guard overseas. (May 2011)
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Bruce Braley on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Investigate fraud and no-bid contracts in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- Develop an exit strategy & a new direction for Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
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Tom Latham on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Greg Ganske on War & Peace
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
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Jim Lightfoot on War & Peace
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Art Small on War & Peace
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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- Neocons still believe there are WMDs in Iraq. (May 2004)
- Signed anti-Vietnam petition in 1967 that Grassley opposed. (Apr 2004)
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Roxanne Conlin on War & Peace
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Oppose addition of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. (Jul 2010)
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George Eichhorn on War & Peace
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Premature withdrawal from Iraq has devastating consequences. (May 2008)
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Greg Ganske on War & Peace
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
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Tom Harkin on War & Peace
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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- Redeploy US troops out of Iraq within 120 days. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO 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 requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
- Voted NO 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 YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Jim Leach on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
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Jim Nussle on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Steven Rathje on War & Peace
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Leaving before securing Iraq will only embolden the enemy. (Mar 2008)
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Christopher Reed on War & Peace
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Republican challenger:
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- Support the surge; wants more positive news coverage. (Jun 2008)
- No timetable for exit; stay until Al Qaeda is quelled. (Jun 2008)
- Saddam was a madman who had WMDs and used them. (Jun 2008)
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Leonard Boswell on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jim Carlin on War & Peace
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Senate candidate:
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Randy Feenstra on War & Peace
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Republican (District 4):
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Abby Finkenauer on War & Peace
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Chuck Grassley on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- Signed letter opposing Iranian nuclear deal. (Oct 2016)
- Voted NO 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 NO 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 NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
- 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)
- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (Jun 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Theresa Greenfield on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Ashley Hinson on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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