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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on War & Peace
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Kenneth Capron on War & Peace
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Can't avoid foreign entanglements. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on War & Peace
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| Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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Eliot Cutler on War & Peace
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Paul LePage on War & Peace
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Celebrate bin Laden's demise, though war on terror goes on. (May 2011)
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Mary Mayhew on War & Peace
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Michael Michaud on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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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 YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Sep 2013)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Janet Mills on War & Peace
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| Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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Shawn Moody on War & Peace
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on War & Peace
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Domestic Policy:
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- Withdrawal of troops from Germany is special gift to Putin. (Jul 2020)
- Fell short in Libya by failing to be engaged in aftermath. (Nov 2019)
- Humanitarian crisis: sometimes intervene, sometimes not. (Nov 2019)
- Small U.S. military presence in Syria fought ISIS threat. (Oct 2019)
- We sold out the Kurds in Syria. (Oct 2019)
- Benghazi investigations became "gotcha" game. (Oct 2019)
- National security endangered by lack of communication. (Oct 2019)
- Military should convert from conventional war to new needs. (Jan 2006)
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Mike Thibodeau on War & Peace
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| Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on War & Peace
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Limits on drones; stop being world's police. (Oct 2013)
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Eric Brakey on War & Peace
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- Ok to withdraw from Iran nuke deal so Trump can negotiate. (Nov 2018)
- Learn from the past: we don't need another Mideast war. (Apr 2017)
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Susan Collins on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Exert economic pressure on Iran to stop its nuclear program. (Sep 2008)
- 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 YES 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)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (May 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- Pro-Israel, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Scott D`Amboise on War & Peace
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Time to bring our troops home from Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
- Keep troops in Iraq until Iraqis can support themselves. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Congress must provide oversight over military action. (Oct 2020)
- Stay out of Israeli wars, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Chris Lyons on War & Peace
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Avoid foreign entanglements. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on War & Peace
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| Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Withdrawal of troops from Germany is special gift to Putin. (Jul 2020)
- Fell short in Libya by failing to be engaged in aftermath. (Nov 2019)
- Humanitarian crisis: sometimes intervene, sometimes not. (Nov 2019)
- Small U.S. military presence in Syria fought ISIS threat. (Oct 2019)
- We sold out the Kurds in Syria. (Oct 2019)
- Benghazi investigations became "gotcha" game. (Oct 2019)
- National security endangered by lack of communication. (Oct 2019)
- Military should convert from conventional war to new needs. (Jan 2006)
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Zak Ringelstein on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Favors diplomacy against potential nuclear threats. (Nov 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on War & Peace
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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House:
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Jared Golden on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Increase funding for mental health care at VA. (May 2020)
- PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Michael Michaud on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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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 YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Sep 2013)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Chellie Pingree on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Congress should deauthorize & stop funding the war. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- 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)
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Bruce Poliquin on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Congress' approval before going to war; stay out of Syria. (Nov 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on War & Peace
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Angus King on War & Peace
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Angus King on War & Peace
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Tom Allen on War & Peace
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- We need strong economic sanctions against Iran. (Sep 2008)
- US involvement in the war in Iraq. (Mar 2008)
- 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)
- Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Tom Allen on War & Peace
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- We need strong economic sanctions against Iran. (Sep 2008)
- US involvement in the war in Iraq. (Mar 2008)
- 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)
- Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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William Cohen on War & Peace
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Jim Longley on War & Peace
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Jean Hay Bright on War & Peace
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Democratic challenger:
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- Get out of Iraq as quickly as possible by involving UN. (May 2006)
- Favors seeking UN approval for military action. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Iraq war was poorly thought out and enormously expensive. (Sep 2012)
- We cannot stand by while Syria slaughters its citizens. (Mar 2012)
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Eric Mehnert on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Iraq war based on false pretenses; exit strategy needed. (Sep 2005)
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Chellie Pingree on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Congress should deauthorize & stop funding the war. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- 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)
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John Baldacci on War & Peace
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Eric Brakey on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- Ok to withdraw from Iran nuke deal so Trump can negotiate. (Nov 2018)
- Learn from the past: we don't need another Mideast war. (Apr 2017)
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Cynthia Dill on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Afghanistan is not as irresponsible as was Iraq. (Sep 2012)
- Bring the troops home from Afghanistan. (May 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- 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 YES 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 YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- 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)
- Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement. (Feb 2008)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Charlie Summers on War & Peace
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Iraq & Afghanistan have taken a turn for the positive. (Sep 2012)
- Keep troop levels high in Iraq until "peace surge". (Nov 2008)
- More support for Afghanistan; more sanctions for North Korea. (Nov 2008)
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