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Charlie Crist on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Ron DeSantis on War & Peace
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Defend American sovereignty. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Nikki Fried on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • America should be world's human rights champion. (Jun 2018)
Gwen Graham on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Philip Levine on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Messam on War & Peace
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Nelson on War & Peace
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Political solution for Iraq, of 3-way partition. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (May 2013)
  • Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Adam Putnam on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Rick Scott on War & Peace
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $1M for Homes for Heroes; $102M for active military & vets. (Mar 2017)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Alexander Snitker on War & Peace
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

FL 2022: 2022 FL Governor's race


Charlie Crist on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Ron DeSantis on War & Peace
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Defend American sovereignty. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Edward Janowski on War & Peace
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Support UN action on disputes, instead of CIA decisions. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on War & Peace
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • Cancel Obama's Iran agreement and keep sanctions. (Sep 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Pam Keith on War & Peace
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on War & Peace
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
  • No nuclear deal with Iran; support preemptive strike. (Jul 2015)
Patrick Murphy on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Air strikes against ISIS but no ground troops. (Oct 2016)
  • Pursue Al Qaeda, but get troops out of Afghanistan. (Nov 2012)
  • Immediate military action if Iran attacks Israel. (Nov 2012)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Bill Nelson on War & Peace
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Political solution for Iraq, of 3-way partition. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (May 2013)
  • Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Marco Rubio on War & Peace
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 37 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Imminent, credible threat obliges president to act. (Jan 2020)
  • Selling arms to Saudi Arabia gives us leverage over them. (Oct 2018)
  • Khashoggi: stop Saudi arms sales & reduce Yemen involvement. (Oct 2018)
  • North Korea should denuclearize, but I'm not optimistic. (May 2018)
  • North Korea's nukes are about prestige, not about diplomacy. (May 2018)
  • We cannot live in a world where North Korea can nuke us. (Apr 2017)
  • Timetable in Afghanistan emboldened Taliban to wait us out. (Jan 2014)
  • Goal for Korea: denuclearize the peninsula and to unify it. (Apr 2013)

    ISIL

  • I've warned about ISIS in Libya for 2 years; US troops there. (Mar 2016)
  • Against ISIS, either they win, or we win. (Jan 2016)
  • Civilian causalities unfortunate but inevitable. (Nov 2015)
  • Declare war on ISIS, fight via Sunni tribes and Kurds. (Nov 2015)
  • ISIS hates our way of life; either they win or we win. (Nov 2015)
  • ISIS plan: US air support for Sunni forces on the ground. (Feb 2015)
  • Confront and defeat ISIL now, or we will have to do so later. (Sep 2014)
  • Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq to target ISIL. (Sep 2014)
  • Stay involved in Iraq to fight ISIS, not for nation-building. (Jun 2014)
  • Assist Iraqi government in fighting ISIL. (Jan 2014)

    Mideast

  • Boots on ground in Syria; coordinate with Kurds. (Nov 2015)
  • Theocratic ayatollahs should never possess nuclear weapons. (Sep 2015)
  • We should have supported Syrian uprising from its start. (Sep 2015)
  • Keep sanctions against Iran instead of Obama's nuke deal. (Jul 2015)
  • No mistake to invade Iraq in 2003; we thought Iraq had WMDs. (May 2015)
  • Airstrikes to topple Syrian government are counterproductive. (Sep 2014)
  • Lack of long-term US status in Iraq opens it for al Qaeda. (Jan 2014)
  • Equip and train non-jihadist Syrians to topple Assad. (Aug 2013)
  • Syria: arm rebels last year; now just work with some. (Jun 2013)
  • New Iranian leader is more moderate but still supports nukes. (Jun 2013)
  • Supports intervention in Libya & tougher sanctions on Syria. (Sep 2011)
  • 2007 troop surge was the right thing to do. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes timetable for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Sep 2010)
  • 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 nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
  • Hold Assad accountable for slaughter of civilians. (Feb 2017)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Rick Scott on War & Peace
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
  • $1M for Homes for Heroes; $102M for active military & vets. (Mar 2017)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

House:


Gus Bilirakis on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Dan Bongino on War & Peace
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Too late to act if Iran gets even just a few nukes. (Jul 2012)
Corrine Brown on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • 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)
Vern Buchanan on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
  • 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)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Kathy Castor on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Curt Clawson on War & Peace
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
  • 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)
Ander Crenshaw on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • 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. (May 2012)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Charlie Crist on War & Peace
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Carlos Curbelo on War & Peace
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • Russia & Mideast: Peace is only achieved through strength. (Nov 2014)
Val Demings on War & Peace
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Killing Iran General Soleimani was reckless & destabilizing. (Jan 2020)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Ted Deutch on War & Peace
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • Time for a responsible withdrawal from Iraq. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Mario Diaz-Balart on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted 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)
  • 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)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Neal Dunn on War & Peace
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
  • Terrorism must be confronted in the Middle East. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Lois Frankel on War & Peace
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • 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)
Matt Gaetz on War & Peace
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Meet force with force against ISIS. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Joe Garcia on War & Peace
Democrat (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Gwen Graham on War & Peace
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on War & Peace
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Sued those who profited illegally from the war in Iraq. (Apr 2018)
  • Made his name fighting against contractor fraud in Iraq. (Apr 2010)
  • The War in Iraq has not made us safer. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Alcee Hastings on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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. (Mar 2012)
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
David Jolly on War & Peace
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • Cancel Obama's Iran agreement and keep sanctions. (Sep 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Al Lawson on War & Peace
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Brian Mast on War & Peace
Republican (District 18): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Defeat global jihadists who threaten our very way of life. (Nov 2016)
  • Renew Iranian sanctions after Obama's Iran Deal. (Nov 2016)
  • ISIS is simply evil; such people need to be erased. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Kendrick Meek on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Get troops out of Iraq to pay for tax cuts. (Jul 2010)
  • Consistent advocate of drawdown in Iraq; focus on al-Qaeda. (Dec 2009)
  • Supporter of US aid to Israel, both in peace & conflict. (Dec 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 NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
  • Supports timetable for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Sep 2010)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
John Mica on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Mica on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Jeff Miller on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Adopt a wartime approach to fight terrorism. (Jun 2016)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on War & Peace
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Stephanie Murphy on War & Peace
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • Do not allow regime in Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon. (Nov 2016)
  • ISIS & Hezbollah pose serious threats to U.S. interests. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Rich Nugent on War & Peace
Republican (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Bill Posey on War & Peace
Republican (District 8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Never surrender; no date certain for withdrawal. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Francis Rooney on War & Peace
Republican (District 19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
  • Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Tom Rooney on War & Peace
Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (Jul 2011)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
  • Sponsored bill boycotting Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored prevention, not containment, for Iranian nukes. (Mar 2012)
  • Sponsored condemning North Korea for testing nuclear device. (Feb 2013)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Dennis Ross on War & Peace
Republican (District 15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • Win the war in Afghanistan; take the fight to terrorists. (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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
John Rutherford on War & Peace
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Donna Shalala on War & Peace
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Darren Soto on War & Peace
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Steve Southerland on War & Peace
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Our rules of engagement endanger troops & prolong conflict. (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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Ross Spano on War & Peace
Republican (District 15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • US withdrawal from Syria creates instability. (Mar 2019)
  • Maintain funding for military training & equipment. (Feb 2019)
  • Help defend Israel; eliminate radical Islamic terrorists. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Greg Steube on War & Peace
Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Supports lower taxes for veterans. (Nov 2019)
  • Congressional approval slows action on Iran. (Jun 2019)
  • Help defend Israel; sanctions against terrorist states. (Sep 2018)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Michael Waltz on War & Peace
Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • Don't let ISIS reconstitute; stay in Syria & Iraq. (Jan 2019)
  • National security adviser to Vice President Cheney. (Oct 2018)
  • Help defend Israel; undermine ideology of radical Islam. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Air support and more intervention in Mideast. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • The Iraq war diverted our efforts in fighting terrorism. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Dan Webster on War & Peace
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
Frederica Wilson on War & Peace
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • 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. (Jul 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
  • Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Mar 2013)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
  • Sponsored bill to remove US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Ted Yoho on War & Peace
Republican (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Support a timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Nov 2012)
  • Defend if Iran attacks us, but no military prevention. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored condemning North Korea for testing nuclear device. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on removing US forces from Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mike Haridopolos on War & Peace
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Augustus Invictus on War & Peace
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
  • Our foreign policies are interventionist. (Oct 2015)
Ron DeSantis on War & Peace
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Defend American sovereignty. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Patrick Murphy on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Air strikes against ISIS but no ground troops. (Oct 2016)
  • Pursue Al Qaeda, but get troops out of Afghanistan. (Nov 2012)
  • Immediate military action if Iran attacks Israel. (Nov 2012)
  • Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Trey Radel on War & Peace
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Sponsored condemning North Korea for testing nuclear device. (Feb 2013)
Bill Young on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Jeb Bush on War & Peace
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 29 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • OpEd: Not distancing himself from brother's Afghan policy. (Mar 2013)
  • God grants liberty only to ready to defend it. (Mar 2004)

    Mideast

  • Policy of containment against ISIS just doesn't work. (Feb 2016)
  • No-fly zone in Syria; arm Kurds; establish Sunni coalition. (Nov 2015)
  • Send troops to Syria to then remain to maintain stability. (Nov 2015)
  • Declare a war in Syria, take out ISIS and Assad. (Nov 2015)
  • Best way to defeat terrorist ideology is to destroy ISIS. (Nov 2015)
  • NATO should consider declaring war on ISIS. (Nov 2015)
  • War is the only option in Syria, to take out Caliphate. (Nov 2015)
  • We should have a no fly zone in Syria. (Nov 2015)
  • When we pulled back in Iraq, ISIS filled the void. (Sep 2015)
  • To honor those who died in Iraq, take out ISIS & stop Iran. (Aug 2015)
  • Iraq invasion was a mistake; but now we can't abandon them. (Aug 2015)
  • Add a new U.S. base in Iraq's Anbar province. (Jun 2015)
  • On Palestine: Israel won't sacrifice when she is threatened. (Mar 2015)
  • Non-state terrorists are greatest threat we now face. (Feb 2015)
  • OpEd: Supports 2003 Iraq invasion even with current evidence. (Feb 2015)
  • ISIS's rise is because world has no clue where US will be. (Oct 2014)
  • Over time, people will respect our resolve in Iraq. (Mar 2013)
  • Encourage regime change in Iran; keep military option open. (Nov 2010)
  • 1998: Declined to call for invading Iraq to depose Saddam. (Feb 2007)
  • Easy to criticize Iraq war after the fact. (Apr 2006)

    Vietnam

  • 1971: Registered for draft but never got drafted. (Feb 2015)
  • 1971: Ambivalent about Vietnam, but would have served. (Feb 2015)
  • Opposed Vietnam War; considered Conscientious Objection. (Feb 2007)
  • Disliked Andover because of Vietnam-era campus turmoil. (Feb 2007)
  • 1971: Troubled by LBJ's Vietnam, but registered to serve. (Feb 2007)
  • 1972: considered conscientious objector status. (Sep 2004)
  • Extend international order friendly to our security. (Jun 1997)
Bill McBride on War & Peace
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on War & Peace
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Terrorism focus: protect air transportation; limit funding. (Aug 1996)
  • Don’t get hysterical about Islamic fundamentalism. (Aug 1994)
Michael Bilirakis on War & Peace
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis on other issues.
  • 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)
Charles Canady on War & Peace
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Betty Castor on War & Peace
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Would have let Bush use force in Iraq with given information. (Oct 2004)
  • Finish the job in Iraq, repair relations with other nations. (Oct 2004)
  • Ensure that Afghanistan and Iraq are safe and secure. (Sep 2004)
  • Terrorism-free Israel and then a viable Palestine. (Sep 2004)
Peter Deutsch on War & Peace
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Peter Deutsch on War & Peace
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Tillie Fowler on War & Peace
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Porter Goss on War & Peace
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • Islamic extremists use Iraq War to recruit new jihadists. (Sep 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)
Bob Graham on War & Peace
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Yes on $87B for Iraq-but not one dime for Halliburton. (Sep 2003)
  • Don’t trust Bush with a blank check on Iraq reconstruction. (Sep 2003)
  • The president intentionally misled Americans on Iraq. (Sep 2003)
  • Yes, $87B to protect troops; Hell no, $87B to protect profit. (Sep 2003)
  • We must support US troops in Iraq. (Sep 2003)
  • Iraq is wrong war & wrong enemy: focus on terror instead. (Sep 2003)
  • Must rebuild alliances to extricate US from Iraq. (Sep 2003)
  • Iraq distracted from real problems and made them worse. (Jun 2003)
  • Criticize Bush for covering up terror reports. (Jun 2003)
  • Iraq was a distraction from the war on terror. (May 2003)
  • Iraq invasion was about liberating Iraqi people. (May 2003)
  • Voted NO on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted NO on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted NO on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Katherine Harris on War & Peace
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Military solution needed, no political solution of cut-&-run. (Oct 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)
Katherine Harris on War & Peace
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Military solution needed, no political solution of cut-&-run. (Oct 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)
Connie Mack on War & Peace
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • 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)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Bill McCollum on War & Peace
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Bill McCollum on War & Peace
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Carrie Meek on War & Peace
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Bob Smith on War & Peace
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • US should leave Iraq, but on favorable terms. (Mar 2010)
  • No unconditional withdrawal from engagement in Afghanistan. (Mar 2010)
  • Mistake to intervene in Yugoslavian Civil War. (Apr 1999)
  • Breaching sovereignty requires Congressional authorization. (Mar 1999)
  • Supports US intervention if Kosovo war spreads across border. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
  • Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Karen Thurman on War & Peace
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Sandy Adams on War & Peace
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Allen Boyd on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Dennis Bradley on War & Peace
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Don't allow terrorists to control Iraq. (Mar 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Jim Davis on War & Peace
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • 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 YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Bernard DeCastro on War & Peace
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Tom Feeney on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • 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)
Mark Foley on War & Peace
Republican (District 16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Jeff Greene on War & Peace
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harry Johnston on War & Peace
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ric Keller on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
Ron Klein on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
  • Strategic timetable for withdrawal but no specific timetable. (Sep 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)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Suzanne Kosmas on War & Peace
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
  • Pursue responsible redeployment, with benchmarks for success. (Nov 2008)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
George LeMieux on War & Peace
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
  • We left Iraq because of non-cooperation; keep troops out. (Apr 2012)
  • Don't withdraw from Afghanistan according to election clock. (Apr 2012)
  • Withdraw troops but remain an engaged partner with Iraq. (Jul 2011)
  • Don't leave Afghanistan while there is still work to be done. (Jul 2011)
Connie Mack IV on War & Peace
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
Tim Mahoney on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Win the peace in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
  • 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)
Mel Martinez on War & Peace
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • The decision to use force in Iraq was necessary. (Oct 2004)
  • Iraq was the right decision with or without WMD. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
  • Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement. (Feb 2008)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Kendrick Meek on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Get troops out of Iraq to pay for tax cuts. (Jul 2010)
  • Consistent advocate of drawdown in Iraq; focus on al-Qaeda. (Dec 2009)
  • Supporter of US aid to Israel, both in peace & conflict. (Dec 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 NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
  • Supports timetable for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Sep 2010)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Dan Miller on War & Peace
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Adam Putnam on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Joe Scarborough on War & Peace
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Many mistakes in Iraq may end well because of the Surge. (Oct 2010)
  • Iraq war's main rationale proved to be false. (Oct 2010)
  • 2002: Supported wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Clay Shaw on War & Peace
Republican (District 22): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Alexander Snitker on War & Peace
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cliff Stearns on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • 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)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Dave Weldon on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • 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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Robert Wexler on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Kat Cammack on War & Peace
Republican (District 3): Click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Val Demings on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Killing Iran General Soleimani was reckless & destabilizing. (Jan 2020)
  • Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
  • No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Byron Donalds on War & Peace
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
  • US must eliminate radical Islamic terrorism. (Nov 2020)
Scott Franklin on War & Peace
Republican (District 15): Click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Gimenez on War & Peace
Republican (District 26): Click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on War & Peace
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Sued those who profited illegally from the war in Iraq. (Apr 2018)
  • Made his name fighting against contractor fraud in Iraq. (Apr 2010)
  • The War in Iraq has not made us safer. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Connie Mack IV on War & Peace
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Voted NO on 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)
  • Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
David Rivera on War & Peace
Republican (District 25): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Rivera on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Maria Elvira Salazar on War & Peace
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on War & Peace
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon on other issues.
  • 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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Allen West on War & Peace
Republican (District 22): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Allen West on other issues.
  • Radical Islam is on the march; stay on the offensive. (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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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