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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Chris Coleman on War & Peace
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Mark Dayton on War & Peace
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Maintain military & economic aid to Israel at current level. (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO 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 YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
- Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
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Matt Dean on War & Peace
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Scott Jensen on War & Peace
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Jeff Johnson on War & Peace
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Amy Klobuchar on War & Peace
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Require Congressional approval for war with Iran. (Feb 2020)
- I opposed Iraq War from the very beginning. (Jan 2020)
- Trump is taking us pell-mell into war with Iran. (Jan 2020)
- No Iranian nukes, via reinstating joint nuclear deal. (Jan 2020)
- We need to start bringing troops home from Afghanistan. (Aug 2019)
- Keep the troops deployed abroad. (Jul 2019)
- Talking to enemies good if there's results; Trump has none. (Jun 2019)
- Would not accept North Korea as nuclear power. (Jun 2019)
- Require that Trump consult Congress before war with Iran. (Jun 2019)
- Supported regime change in Libya; supports Israeli military. (Mar 2019)
- Keep US military presence in Syria. (Feb 2019)
- 2006: turn over governance of Iraq to the Iraqis. (Aug 2015)
- 2007: Withdraw combat troops from Iraq on sensible timetable. (Aug 2015)
- Work together with other countries to solve Iraq problem. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq has devolved into a civil war; get US troops out. (Oct 2006)
- Solution in Iraq is diplomatic, not just military. (Oct 2006)
- Transition to Iraqi governance; no permanent military bases. (Oct 2006)
- Bring the troops home in a responsible manner. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq war has cost $300B and fomented more terrorism. (Oct 2006)
- Fight for accountability for the run-up to the Iraq war. (Aug 2006)
- Supported invading Afghanistan, but not Iraq. (Aug 2006)
- Iraq war needed moral compass of int’l cooperation. (Jan 2006)
- Fight for a clear plan to bring our troops home safely. (Jan 2006)
- Fight for accountability for the run-up to the Iraq war. (Jan 2006)
- 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)
- No troop surge: no military escalation in Iraq. (Jan 2007)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- 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)
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Tina Liebling on War & Peace
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Erin Murphy on War & Peace
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Mike Murphy on War & Peace
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Rebecca Otto on War & Peace
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Tim Pawlenty on War & Peace
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Republican MN Governor:
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- We should withdraw from Afghanistan more slowly. (Aug 2011)
- Arbitrary deadline in Iraq shouldn't supersede common sense. (Jan 2011)
- 2008: Ok to take out bin Laden despite civilian casualties. (Jan 2011)
- Decide Afghan withdrawal by strategy, not arbitrary deadline. (Jan 2011)
- 2006: Growing problems in Iraq, but withdrawal disastrous. (May 2010)
- 2007: Supported the surge; we're going all in. (May 2010)
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Tina Smith on War & Peace
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Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor:
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- No War with Iran without Congressional OK. (Jun 2019)
- Voted to remove US armed forces from Yemen. (Mar 2019)
- Keep the Iran Nuclear Agreement in place. (May 2018)
- 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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Lori Swanson on War & Peace
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Tim Walz on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (May 2017)
- Change the currnet course of action; need Iraq exit plan. (Nov 2006)
- Stabilize Iraq, if possible, before withdrawing. (Nov 2006)
- Ensure an achievable mission in Iraq. (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 investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
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Senate:
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Jim Abeler on War & Peace
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Karin Housley on War & Peace
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- Pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal. (Nov 2018)
- Supports Trump's prioritizing of American interests abroad. (Jul 2018)
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Heather Johnson on War & Peace
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- No intervention in Iran; we harmed them too much already. (Aug 2014)
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Amy Klobuchar on War & Peace
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DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender:
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- Require Congressional approval for war with Iran. (Feb 2020)
- I opposed Iraq War from the very beginning. (Jan 2020)
- Trump is taking us pell-mell into war with Iran. (Jan 2020)
- No Iranian nukes, via reinstating joint nuclear deal. (Jan 2020)
- We need to start bringing troops home from Afghanistan. (Aug 2019)
- Keep the troops deployed abroad. (Jul 2019)
- Talking to enemies good if there's results; Trump has none. (Jun 2019)
- Would not accept North Korea as nuclear power. (Jun 2019)
- Require that Trump consult Congress before war with Iran. (Jun 2019)
- Supported regime change in Libya; supports Israeli military. (Mar 2019)
- Keep US military presence in Syria. (Feb 2019)
- 2006: turn over governance of Iraq to the Iraqis. (Aug 2015)
- 2007: Withdraw combat troops from Iraq on sensible timetable. (Aug 2015)
- Work together with other countries to solve Iraq problem. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq has devolved into a civil war; get US troops out. (Oct 2006)
- Solution in Iraq is diplomatic, not just military. (Oct 2006)
- Transition to Iraqi governance; no permanent military bases. (Oct 2006)
- Bring the troops home in a responsible manner. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq war has cost $300B and fomented more terrorism. (Oct 2006)
- Fight for accountability for the run-up to the Iraq war. (Aug 2006)
- Supported invading Afghanistan, but not Iraq. (Aug 2006)
- Iraq war needed moral compass of int’l cooperation. (Jan 2006)
- Fight for a clear plan to bring our troops home safely. (Jan 2006)
- Fight for accountability for the run-up to the Iraq war. (Jan 2006)
- 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)
- No troop surge: no military escalation in Iraq. (Jan 2007)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- 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)
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Jason Lewis on War & Peace
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
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Mike McFadden on War & Peace
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Republican Challenger:
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- Lack of anti-ISIS strategy makes world more dangerous. (Sep 2014)
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Jim Newberger on War & Peace
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Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- Avoid foreign entanglements. (Mar 2018)
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Paula Overby on War & Peace
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Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator:
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- I support the Powell doctrine, not foreign entanglements. (May 2018)
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Tina Smith on War & Peace
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Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator:
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- No War with Iran without Congressional OK. (Jun 2019)
- Voted to remove US armed forces from Yemen. (Mar 2019)
- Keep the Iran Nuclear Agreement in place. (May 2018)
- 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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Steve Carlson on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Eliminate Korean nuclear weapons by diplomacy or military. (Jul 2019)
- Denuclearization of North Korea will be end of Korean War. (Jul 2018)
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Angie Craig on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 2):
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- PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Keith Ellison on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
- Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq. (May 2007)
- Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)
- Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)
- Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
- Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
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Tom Emmer on War & Peace
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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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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Jim Hagedorn on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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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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John Kline on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (MN-2):
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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)
- 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jason Lewis on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
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Betty McCollum on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (MN-4):
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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 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)
- Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
- 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)
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Rick Nolan on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Conclude the wars and bring the troops home. (Nov 2012)
- Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 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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Ilhan Omar on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 5):
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- PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
- 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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Erik Paulsen on War & Peace
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Republican (District 3):
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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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Collin Peterson on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7):
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- Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- 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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Dean Phillips on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Pete Stauber on War & Peace
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Republican (District 8):
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- Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
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Tim Walz on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (May 2017)
- Change the currnet course of action; need Iraq exit plan. (Nov 2006)
- Stabilize Iraq, if possible, before withdrawing. (Nov 2006)
- Ensure an achievable mission in Iraq. (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 investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
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Mike Hatch on War & Peace
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Norm Coleman on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (MN):
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- The surge in Iraq succeeded; failure isn’t an option. (Oct 2008)
- Supports strike on Iraq: Saddam is a menace. (Sep 2002)
- 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)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement. (Feb 2008)
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Al Franken on War & Peace
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DFL Jr Senator (MN):
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- Supported airstrikes in Syria to fight ISIS. (Oct 2014)
- Consistently opposed to Iraq War. (Sep 2010)
- Astounded anyone would still believe Iraq war is good idea. (Oct 2008)
- Build schools in Afghanistan to keep them from Al-Qaida. (Oct 2008)
- Keep our country safe; but Iraq was a mistake. (Sep 2008)
- Convince the Iraqi government that we’re leaving by leaving. (May 2008)
- The litany of mistakes in Iraq is endless. (May 2008)
- Start bringing our troops home from Iraq. (Mar 2008)
- Muslims hate our policies; they don't hate our freedom. (Oct 2005)
- We build barriers in Iraq, but should rebuild infrastructure. (Oct 2005)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
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Julianne Ortman on War & Peace
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Michele Bachmann on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner:
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- Leaving Iraq now invites in Iran as hegemon. (Dec 2011)
- Pakistan's nuclear weapons are an existential threat. (Nov 2011)
- Stand up against Iran's genocidal maniac. (Oct 2011)
- It was wrong for US to go into Libya. (Sep 2011)
- Iran is a state sponsor of terror; can't be a nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
- No vital US interests at stake in Libya. (Jul 2011)
- Stay the course in Afghanistan until victorious. (Jun 2011)
- Don't lead from behind; no US interest in Libya. (Jun 2011)
- Opposes US involvement in Libyan civil war. (Jun 2011)
- 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)
- 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jesse Ventura on War & Peace
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Former Minnesota Independent Governor:
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- Withdraw our military from the Middle East. (Jun 2016)
- We attacked Saddam for the same WMDs we have in our arsenal. (Apr 2011)
- Al Qaeda will end by politics, not military. (Apr 2011)
- 1980: Carter's failure on Iran hostages let Reagan win. (Mar 2010)
- Withdrawal from Iraq should start on first day of presidency. (Apr 2008)
- FDR needed catalyst for WWII; maybe Bush wanted catalyst too. (Apr 2008)
- Opposed Iraq War from the beginning and on the air. (Apr 2008)
- 200,000 contractors: Iraq is most privatized war in history. (Apr 2008)
- Iraq war drains resources from social programs. (Apr 2008)
- Bush has no Iraq exit strategy; he plans on never leaving. (Apr 2008)
- Bush violated Constitution by misleading US into Iraq War. (Apr 2008)
- We need Saddam as the bad guy in oil disputes. (Jan 1999)
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Mike Ciresi on War & Peace
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Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008):
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- Defend our country & get our troops out of Iraq. (Mar 2008)
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Rod Grams on War & Peace
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Mark Kennedy on War & Peace
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Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep:
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- 2006: We've made some mistakes in Iraq, but stay the course. (Aug 2015)
- Must focus on victory in Iraq, not on retreat. (Oct 2006)
- Listen to military in Iraq, not politicians in Washington. (Oct 2006)
- Reject “more-of-the-same” in Iraq; favor “adapt-to-win”. (Oct 2006)
- Wrong on prediction of significant troops home in 2006. (Oct 2006)
- We were over-optimistic, but making progress in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
- Stands by his vote for war in Iraq; no rewinding history. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq is a central front in the war on terror. (Oct 2006)
- No specific timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. (Oct 2006)
- We must win or terrorism will mushroom. (Oct 2006)
- Foment democracy in Iran. (Mar 2006)
- Keep military option open for preventing Iran nukes. (Mar 2006)
- 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)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
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Mark Kennedy on War & Peace
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Republican (until 2006) (District 2):
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- 2006: We've made some mistakes in Iraq, but stay the course. (Aug 2015)
- Must focus on victory in Iraq, not on retreat. (Oct 2006)
- Listen to military in Iraq, not politicians in Washington. (Oct 2006)
- Reject “more-of-the-same” in Iraq; favor “adapt-to-win”. (Oct 2006)
- Wrong on prediction of significant troops home in 2006. (Oct 2006)
- We were over-optimistic, but making progress in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
- Stands by his vote for war in Iraq; no rewinding history. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq is a central front in the war on terror. (Oct 2006)
- No specific timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. (Oct 2006)
- We must win or terrorism will mushroom. (Oct 2006)
- Foment democracy in Iran. (Mar 2006)
- Keep military option open for preventing Iran nukes. (Mar 2006)
- 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)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
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Walter Mondale on War & Peace
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Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981):
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- Fight war on terror without infringing civil liberties. (Nov 2002)
- Against authorizing use of force in Iraq. (Nov 2002)
- Opposed Vietnam War as a ?moral disaster? (Jan 1997)
- Israe's "Land for Peace" needs Arab "Peace for Land". (Apr 1988)
- Israel is a strategic ally and committed friend. (Apr 1988)
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Jesse Ventura on War & Peace
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Independent Senate challenger (2008):
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- Withdraw our military from the Middle East. (Jun 2016)
- We attacked Saddam for the same WMDs we have in our arsenal. (Apr 2011)
- Al Qaeda will end by politics, not military. (Apr 2011)
- 1980: Carter's failure on Iran hostages let Reagan win. (Mar 2010)
- Withdrawal from Iraq should start on first day of presidency. (Apr 2008)
- FDR needed catalyst for WWII; maybe Bush wanted catalyst too. (Apr 2008)
- Opposed Iraq War from the beginning and on the air. (Apr 2008)
- 200,000 contractors: Iraq is most privatized war in history. (Apr 2008)
- Iraq war drains resources from social programs. (Apr 2008)
- Bush has no Iraq exit strategy; he plans on never leaving. (Apr 2008)
- Bush violated Constitution by misleading US into Iraq War. (Apr 2008)
- We need Saddam as the bad guy in oil disputes. (Jan 1999)
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Paul Wellstone on War & Peace
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Wage war on Terrorism, not on fellow Americans. (Sep 2001)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Joe Arwood on War & Peace
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Dean Barkley on War & Peace
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Independent Senate challenger:
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- Fight conditions in Afghanistan that breed terrorism. (Oct 2008)
- Out of Iraq; real war on terror is in Afghanistan. (Aug 2008)
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Ford Bell on War & Peace
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DFL challenger:
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- Supports Iraq withdrawal. (Dec 2005)
- War in Iraq was knowingly sold on false premises. (Dec 2005)
- Iraq has become a recruiting ground for terrorists. (Dec 2005)
- Iraq is like the Soviet Union’s Afghanistan. (Dec 2005)
- Iraq war is Bush’s personal vendetta against Saddam. (Dec 2005)
- Victory is not just around the corner-withdraw now. (Dec 2005)
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Michael Cavlan on War & Peace
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Green Challenger:
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- US military in Iraq is merely causing more dissension. (Aug 2006)
- War in Iraq is brutal, immoral, racist, and corporate. (Jan 2006)
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Mark Dayton on War & Peace
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Democratic Governor; previously Senator:
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- Maintain military & economic aid to Israel at current level. (Jul 2000)
- Voted NO 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 YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
- Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
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Robert Fitzgerald on War & Peace
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Independence Party Challenger:
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- It’s time to get out of Iraq now. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq conflict can no longer be solved with military action. (Oct 2006)
- Iraq war being fought with other’s people’s children. (Oct 2006)
- We’re experiencing mission-creep in Iraq. (Oct 2006)
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Gil Gutknecht on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Anthony Hernandez on War & Peace
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Bring our troops home unless Congress declares war. (Jan 2012)
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Bill Luther on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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David Minge on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Bush had no exit strategy because never plans to leave Iraq. (May 2008)
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James Niemackl on War & Peace
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Replace US troops with UN in Iraq. (Aug 2008)
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James Oberstar on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8):
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- 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)
- Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)
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Tim Penny on War & Peace
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Jim Ramstad on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (MN-3):
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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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Martin Sabo on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5):
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- Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Bruce Vento on War & Peace
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Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4):
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- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Patty Wetterling on War & Peace
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Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee:
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- It’s time to bring our troops home. (Nov 2005)
- 5 months to get into Iraq war-so a year is plenty to get out. (Nov 2005)
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Kurt Bills on War & Peace
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Republican Challenger:
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- No point to staying longer in Afghanistan. (Jun 2012)
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Chip Cravaack on War & Peace
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Republican (District 8):
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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. (Jul 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
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Michael Cummins on War & Peace
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Challenger:
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- Keep US troops in Iraq under US control. (Jul 2008)
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Michelle Fischbach on War & Peace
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| Republican (District 7):
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Dan Severson on War & Peace
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