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Marco Battaglia on War & Peace
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marco Battaglia on other issues.
  • Avoid foreign entanglements. (May 2018)
Nate Boulton on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov: Click here for Nate Boulton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chet Culver on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cathy Glasson on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Cathy Glasson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jack Hatch on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Jack Hatch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Hoefling on War & Peace
Republican Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Hoefling on other issues.
  • Intervene in Iran if a threat to national security or allies. (Jan 2014)
Fred Hubbell on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa: Click here for Fred Hubbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rich Leopold on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Rich Leopold on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy McGuire on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for Governor IA: Click here for Andy McGuire on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jake Porter on War & Peace
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for Jake Porter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kim Reynolds on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for Kim Reynolds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Vilsack on War & Peace
Democratic IA Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Vilsack on other issues.
  • 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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Bruce Braley on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • 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)
Doug Butzier on War & Peace
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Butzier on other issues.
  • Stay out of Iran & stay out of everywhere. (Sep 2014)
Sam Clovis on War & Peace
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sam Clovis on other issues.
  • Stop Iran's nuclear program now. (Jan 2014)
  • Pursue active enemies with all available dispatch. (Nov 2013)
Chet Culver on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for Chet Culver on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joni Ernst on War & Peace
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joni Ernst on other issues.
  • 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)
Tom Fiegen on War & Peace
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Tom Fiegen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Franken on War & Peace
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Franken on other issues.
  • Foreign aid to one country can impact entire region. (Apr 2020)
Kimberly Graham on War & Peace
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kimberly Graham on other issues.
  • Increase service member pay & veteran's benefits. (Jan 2020)
Rob Hogg on War & Peace
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Rob Hogg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patty Judge on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patty Judge on other issues.
  • 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)
Bob Krause on War & Peace
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Bob Krause on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eddie Mauro on War & Peace
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eddie Mauro on other issues.
  • We need to revisit war powers role of president & Congress. (Jul 2019)
Matthew Whitaker on War & Peace
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Matthew Whitaker on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Cindy Axne on War & Peace
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cindy Axne on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Rod Blum on War & Peace
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for Rod Blum on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abby Finkenauer on War & Peace
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Steve King on War & Peace
Republican Representative (IA-5): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Steve King on other issues.
  • 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)
David Loebsack on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for David Loebsack on other issues.
  • 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)
Pat Murphy on War & Peace
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Pat Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Young on War & Peace
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for David Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:


Terry Branstad on War & Peace
Former Ambassador to China: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terry Branstad on other issues.
  • Remain vigilant in support of 3,000 National Guard overseas. (May 2011)
Bruce Braley on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Braley on other issues.
  • 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)
Tom Latham on War & Peace
Republican Representative (IA-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Tom Latham on other issues.
  • 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)
Greg Ganske on War & Peace
Former Republican Nominee (2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Jim Lightfoot on War & Peace
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Jim Lightfoot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Art Small on War & Peace
2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Art Small on other issues.
  • Neocons still believe there are WMDs in Iraq. (May 2004)
  • Signed anti-Vietnam petition in 1967 that Grassley opposed. (Apr 2004)
Roxanne Conlin on War & Peace
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Roxanne Conlin on other issues.
  • Oppose addition of 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. (Jul 2010)
George Eichhorn on War & Peace
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Eichhorn on other issues.
  • Premature withdrawal from Iraq has devastating consequences. (May 2008)
Greg Ganske on War & Peace
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Ganske on other issues.
  • Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Tom Harkin on War & Peace
Democratic Jr Senator (IA): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Tom Harkin on other issues.
  • 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)
Jim Leach on War & Peace
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Leach on other issues.
  • 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)
Jim Nussle on War & Peace
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Nussle 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 NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Steven Rathje on War & Peace
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Rathje on other issues.
  • Leaving before securing Iraq will only embolden the enemy. (Mar 2008)
Christopher Reed on War & Peace
Republican challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Reed on other issues.
  • 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)
Leonard Boswell on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (IA-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Boswell on other issues.
  • 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)
Jim Carlin on War & Peace
Senate candidate: Click here for Jim Carlin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Randy Feenstra on War & Peace
Republican (District 4): Click here for Randy Feenstra on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abby Finkenauer on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Abby Finkenauer on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Chuck Grassley on War & Peace
Republican Sr Senator (IA): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Grassley on other issues.
  • 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)
Theresa Greenfield on War & Peace
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Theresa Greenfield on other issues.
Ashley Hinson on War & Peace
Republican (District 1): Click here for Ashley Hinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks on War & Peace
Republican (District 2): Click here for Mariannette Miller-Meeks on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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