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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Daniel Biss on War & Peace
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Jeanne Ives on War & Peace
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Chris Kennedy on War & Peace
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Ameya Pawar on War & Peace
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J.B. Pritzker on War & Peace
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| Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor:
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Pat Quinn on War & Peace
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| Democratic Governor:
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Bruce Rauner on War & Peace
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Senate:
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Mark Curran on War & Peace
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Sanctions & possible bombing, to stop spread of nuclear arms. (Jan 2020)
- Pro-Israel, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tammy Duckworth on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Iran is our enemy, but nuclear deal prevents Iranian nukes. (Sep 2015)
- Iraq was a distraction from the real threat of terrorism. (Nov 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sponsored bill to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
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Richard Durbin on War & Peace
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Democratic Sr Senator (IL):
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- Engage China to de-escalate North Korean nukes. (Apr 2013)
- 1990 Gulf War: We may be repeating Vietnam experience. (Jun 2012)
- We can’ afford $10B to $15B a month in Iraq. (Oct 2008)
- Ensure that the military are given the resources they need. (Aug 2008)
- 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)
- No troop surge: no military escalation in Iraq. (Jan 2007)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sponsored bill to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
- Require Congress' approval before military action in Iran. (Oct 2007)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Sharon Hansen on War & Peace
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Stay out of Iran unless Iran attacks us directly. (Dec 2013)
- Wars benefit the wealthy. (Nov 2013)
- No foreign aid to Iran to prevent developing nukes. (Nov 2013)
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Napoleon Harris on War & Peace
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Jim Oberweis on War & Peace
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Stay the course; gradual withdrawal from the Iraq war. (Feb 2008)
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Anne Stava-Murray on War & Peace
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Doug Truax on War & Peace
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| Republican Senate Challenger (lost primary):
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Andrea Zopp on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Support Iran nuclear deal. (Dec 2015)
- Supports the Iran nuclear deal. (Sep 2015)
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House:
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Mike Bost on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 12):
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- Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Cheri Bustos on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Sean Casten on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 6):
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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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Danny Davis on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-7):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Asked State Dept to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
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Rodney Davis on War & Peace
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Republican (District 13):
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- Supports combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
- Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
- 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)
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Bob Dold on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 10):
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- More troops to Afghanistan, with no timetable for withdrawal. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
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Bill Enyart on War & Peace
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| Democrat (District 12):
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Bill Foster on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- End our involvement in the war in Iraq. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Chuy Garcia on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 4):
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- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Asked State Dept to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
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Luis Gutierrez on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-4):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
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Randy Hultgren on War & Peace
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Republican (District 14):
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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)
- Supports a continued presence in Afghanistan. (Nov 2010)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
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Robin Kelly on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Adam Kinzinger on War & Peace
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Republican (District 16):
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- Stay engaged in Iraq for training & support. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (Jul 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Sponsored condemning North Korea for testing nuclear device. (Feb 2013)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Ground troops plus drone strikes to destroy ISIL. (Mar 2016)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Raja Krishnamoorthi on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Darin LaHood on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 18):
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- Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Dan Lipinski on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
- Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
- Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Jul 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Mike Quigley on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
- Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Jan 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Mel Reynolds on War & Peace
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Peter Roskam on War & Peace
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Republican:
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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 investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- 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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Bobby Rush on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-1):
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- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
- Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Asked State Dept to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jan Schakowsky on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-9):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
- Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Aug 2014)
- 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Brad Schneider on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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John Shimkus on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-19):
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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 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)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
- Ground troops plus drone strikes to destroy ISIL. (Mar 2016)
- 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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Lauren Underwood on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 14):
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- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Rod Blagojevich on War & Peace
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Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5):
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- 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)
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Joe Walsh on War & Peace
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- Withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. (Dec 2019)
- Congress must have a say in military force overseas. (Oct 2019)
- Israel should annex Palestinian territory. (Sep 2019)
- Support Israel & Saudis, but no US troops in Mideast. (Sep 2019)
- Provide the troops needed in Afghanistan, like Iraqi surge. (Feb 2010)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
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Tammy Duckworth on War & Peace
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Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8):
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- Iran is our enemy, but nuclear deal prevents Iranian nukes. (Sep 2015)
- Iraq was a distraction from the real threat of terrorism. (Nov 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sponsored bill to oppose Israeli annexation of West Bank. (Jun 2019)
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Jesse Louis Jackson on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-2):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Bobby Schilling on War & Peace
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Republican challenger 2014 (District 17):
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- Continue to defeat terrorists in Afghanistan & Iraq. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
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Aaron Schock on War & Peace
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Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18):
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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)
- 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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George Ryan on War & Peace
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James Thompson on War & Peace
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Philip Crane on War & Peace
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
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James Durkin on War & Peace
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2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Remove Saddam Hussein, with US troops if needed. (Sep 2002)
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Harris Fawell on War & Peace
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Peter Fitzgerald on War & Peace
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Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004:
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- 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)
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Mike Flanagan on War & Peace
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Denny Hastert on War & Peace
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Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14):
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- 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)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Alan Keyes on War & Peace
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American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate:
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- 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)
- Iraq War reduced probability of attack from Saddam to zero. (Oct 2004)
- Naive to think Saddam has no connections to Al Qaeda. (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)
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William Lipinski on War & Peace
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- 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)
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Carol Moseley-Braun on War & Peace
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Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998):
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- 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)
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Barack Obama on War & Peace
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Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008):
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- 2009: Increased troop levels in Afghanistan. (Oct 2019)
- Iran sanctions not only to punish, but get to lasting deal. (Sep 2015)
Afghan War
- Move into support role in Afghanistan; 34,000 troops home. (Feb 2013)
- We had forgotten why we went into Afghanistan. (Oct 2012)
- End our longest war: out of Afghanistan in 2014. (Sep 2012)
- All but one advisor cautioned against Osama bin Laden strike. (Jan 2012)
- Make sure Afghanistan is never again a source of attack. (Jan 2012)
- FactCheck: Taliban may control countryside after US leaves. (Jan 2012)
- 2009: Command is a solemn responsibility; war has no glory. (Oct 2011)
- Afghan war: moral imperative against determined enemy. (Oct 2011)
- We've taken the fight to al Qaeda in Afghanistan, until July. (Jan 2011)
- OpEd: Relying heavily on drones causes civilian casualties. (Jun 2010)
- OpEd: Af-Pak drones: targeted kills but extra-judicial. (May 2010)
- OpEd: Conservatives happy Obama is staying in Afghanistan. (Apr 2010)
- Troops will begin to exit Afghanistan in July 2011. (Jan 2010)
- Evil does exist in the world; sometimes war is justified. (Dec 2009)
- America is not--and never will be--at war with Islam. (Jun 2009)
- More aid to Pakistan; but pursue bin Laden over their border. (Oct 2008)
- Unwise war in Iraq distracted us from catching Bin Laden. (Sep 2008)
- Military surge in Afghanistan to eliminate the Taliban. (May 2008)
- Al Qaida is based in northwest Pakistan; strike if needed. (Jan 2008)
- Deal with al Qaeda on Pakistan border, but not with nukes. (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)
- We did the right thing in Afghanistan. (Mar 2007)
Iraq War
- OpEd: Withdrew from Iraq for political reasons. (Sep 2019)
- Green Party OpEd: We are not out of Iraq. (Aug 2012)
- OpEd: Calling Iraq "a dumb war" left open "smarter war". (Jun 2012)
- Iraq was a rash war, based on politics, not on reason. (Jun 2012)
- 2008 trump card: opposition to Iraq War showed experience. (Jun 2012)
- For first time in 9 years, no Americans are fighting in Iraq. (Jan 2012)
- 2002: Opposed war while all other candidates supported it. (Aug 2009)
- Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice. (Jun 2009)
- I will only send our troops into harm’s way when necessary. (Aug 2008)
- 2002 anti-war speech was not popular opinion at that time. (Apr 2008)
- Humanitarian aid now for displaced Iraqis. (Feb 2008)
- End the war, and end the mindset that got us into war. (Jan 2008)
- The Iraq war was conceptually flawed from the start. (Jan 2008)
- Title of Iraq war authorization bill stated its intent. (Jan 2008)
- No permanent bases in Iraq. (Jan 2008)
- Congress decides deployment level & duration, not president. (Dec 2007)
- Leave troops for protection of Americans & counterterrorism. (Sep 2007)
- Hopes to remove all troops from Iraq by 2013, but no pledge. (Sep 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)
- Open-ended Iraq occupation must end: no military solution. (Apr 2007)
- Iraq 2002: ill-conceived venture; 2007: waste of resources. (Feb 2007)
- Saddam did not own and was not providing WMD to terrorists. (Oct 2004)
- Invading Iraq was a bad strategic blunder. (Oct 2004)
- Democratizing Iraq will be more difficult than Afghanistan. (Oct 2004)
- Never fudge numbers or shade the truth about war. (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)
Trouble Spots
- Support Ukraine and sanction Russia but no military action. (Nov 2017)
- ISIS, like the Crusades, doesn't mean religion is violent. (Feb 2015)
- I will veto any new sanctions against Iran. (Jan 2015)
- Authorize the use of force against ISIL. (Jan 2015)
- Support rebels in Syria who oppose terrorism. (Jan 2014)
- America must move off a permanent war footing. (Jan 2014)
- Syria's Assad crossed "red line" by using chemical weapons. (Jun 2013)
- On Iranian nukes: Big nations can't bluff. (Mar 2013)
- We organized world community to agree that Assad has to go. (Oct 2012)
- I will stand with Israel if they are attacked. (Oct 2012)
- Key to Iranian sanctions was world's involvement. (Oct 2012)
- Supported "Iron Dome" defense shield for Israel. (Oct 2012)
- Libyan people appreciate that America liberated them. (Sep 2012)
- Syrian use of chemical weapon is "red line" for intervention. (Aug 2012)
- Expanded CIA drone program for "targeted killings". (Jun 2012)
- Take no options off the table if Iran develops nukes. (Jan 2012)
- Intervene in Libya for humanitarian reasons. (Jun 2011)
- Supports Arab Peace Initiative (two states) with exceptions. (Jun 2010)
- Continued Israeli settlements in West Bank are illegitimate. (Jun 2010)
- OpEd: 2008: Denounced Mumbai attacks, but not Gaza attacks. (Jun 2010)
- OpEd: Overreaction to North Korean rockets. (Apr 2009)
- Prevent Iran from attacking Israel, but keep military option. (Oct 2008)
- 2002: I don't oppose all war; I am opposed to dumb war. (Aug 2008)
- Engaging in tough diplomacy with Iran is a sign of strength. (Jul 2008)
- Iran is biggest strategic beneficiary of invasion of Iraq. (May 2008)
- Take no options off the table if Iran attacks Israel. (Apr 2008)
- Two-state solution: Israel & Palestine side-by-side in peace. (Feb 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)
- Iran with nuclear weapons is a profound security threat. (Apr 2007)
- 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
- We will not be outlasted by extremists. (Sep 2015)
- 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)
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Jack Ryan on War & Peace
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Former Republican Senate challenger (2004):
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- Support the Bush Doctrine and regime change where necessary. (Jun 2004)
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Paul Simon on War & Peace
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Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997):
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- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
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Melissa Bean on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-8):
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- 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Roland Burris on War & Peace
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Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010):
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- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Cardiss Collins on War & Peace
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| Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7):
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Jerry Costello on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (IL-12):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
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Kathy Cummings on War & Peace
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Green Challenger:
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- Replace US troops with UN in Iraq. (Aug 2008)
- Bush Regime lied about Iraq WMDs, and Durbin knew. (Jul 2008)
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Rahm Emanuel on War & Peace
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Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee:
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- Israel/Palestine framework deal easier than a final deal. (Apr 2014)
- 2006: Petraeus deserves Nobel Prize for creative statistics. (Mar 2010)
- Iraq stretched our troops thin too thin for Afghan success. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
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Lane Evans on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 17):
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- 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)
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Thomas Ewing on War & Peace
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Republican (District 15):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Alexi Giannoulias on War & Peace
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer:
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- Stand firmly and unequivocally against Iranian aggression. (Dec 2009)
- Expel al Qaeda from Afghanistan, then end commitment. (Dec 2009)
- Withdraw all combat troops from Iraq by the end of 2010. (Dec 2009)
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Debbie Halvorson on War & Peace
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 11):
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- We were misled into an intractable war in Iraq. (Nov 2008)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Phil Hare on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Iraq war needs an exit strategy. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Henry Hyde on War & Peace
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Republican (District 6):
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- 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)
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Timothy Johnson on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-15):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES 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)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Mark Kirk on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10):
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- Ground troops against ISIS only with long-term exit strategy. (Oct 2016)
- Win the Global War on Terror. (Dec 2009)
- Stop Iran's nuclear & ballistic missile programs. (Dec 2009)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Shut down Iranian foreign reserves, to tighten sanctions. (May 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Ray LaHood on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-18):
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- Voted NO 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)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Donald Manzullo on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-16):
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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 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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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David Phelps on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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John Porter on War & Peace
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Republican (retired) (District 10):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Glenn Poshard on War & Peace
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| Democrat (District 19):
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Steven Sauerberg on War & Peace
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Republican Challenger:
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- Critical to keep U.S. troops in Iraq to help Iraqis. (Oct 2008)
- No timeline for withdrawal in Iraq. (May 2008)
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Larry Stafford on War & Peace
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Libertarian challenger:
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- No UN approval for military action. (Mar 2008)
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Joe Walsh on War & Peace
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Republican (District 8):
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- Withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan. (Dec 2019)
- Congress must have a say in military force overseas. (Oct 2019)
- Israel should annex Palestinian territory. (Sep 2019)
- Support Israel & Saudis, but no US troops in Mideast. (Sep 2019)
- Provide the troops needed in Afghanistan, like Iraqi surge. (Feb 2010)
- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
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Jerry Weller on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-11):
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- Voted NO 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)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Sidney Yates on War & Peace
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| Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9):
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Judy Biggert on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (IL-13):
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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 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)
- Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Rod Blagojevich on War & Peace
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Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5):
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- 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)
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Jeanne Ives on War & Peace
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| Republican (District 6):
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Mark Kirk on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10):
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- Ground troops against ISIS only with long-term exit strategy. (Oct 2016)
- Win the Global War on Terror. (Dec 2009)
- Stop Iran's nuclear & ballistic missile programs. (Dec 2009)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Shut down Iranian foreign reserves, to tighten sanctions. (May 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Mary Miller on War & Peace
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Marie Newman on War & Peace
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Jim Oberweis on War & Peace
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Republican (District 14):
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- Stay the course; gradual withdrawal from the Iraq war. (Feb 2008)
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