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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on War & Peace
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Andy Beshear on War & Peace
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Matt Bevin on War & Peace
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Republican Governor:
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- No war unless Constitutional and in our national interest. (Oct 2013)
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Ben Chandler on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- 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. (Apr 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Adam Edelen on War & Peace
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Robert Goforth on War & Peace
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Alison Grimes on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Israel has the right to defend herself. (Jul 2014)
- Don't send US troops back to Iraq; but support role ok. (Jun 2014)
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Mark Harmon on War & Peace
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on War & Peace
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Republican Challenger:
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- No war unless Constitutional and in our national interest. (Oct 2013)
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Charles Booker on War & Peace
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Steven Cox on War & Peace
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Alison Grimes on War & Peace
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Israel has the right to defend herself. (Jul 2014)
- Don't send US troops back to Iraq; but support role ok. (Jun 2014)
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Mitch McConnell on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- 2006: Bring some troops home from Iraq or GOP loses seats. (Nov 2010)
- 2005 Iraq: Democracy is the ultimate antidote to terrorism. (Sep 2010)
- Kuwait war was worth fighting, including avoiding Baghdad. (Sep 2010)
- 1967: Against Vietnam war, but enlisted in Army reserves. (Sep 2010)
- Honorable discharge as medically unfit in Vietnam War. (Sep 2010)
- 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 $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES 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 YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
- Pro-Israel, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Amy McGrath on War & Peace
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Support NATO alliance; support two-state Israel solution. (Jun 2020)
- No nukes in North Korea; nuke deal with Iran. (Jun 2020)
- All major military actions must be approved by Congress. (Jun 2020)
- PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
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C. Wesley Morgan on War & Peace
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Mary Ann Tobin on War & Peace
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House:
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Andy Barr on War & Peace
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Republican (District 6):
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- Supports combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 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)
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James Comer on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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- Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Brett Guthrie on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
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Thomas Massie on War & Peace
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Republican (District 4):
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- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
- Remove US Forces from Hostilities Against Yemen. (Feb 2019)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Amy McGrath on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Support NATO alliance; support two-state Israel solution. (Jun 2020)
- No nukes in North Korea; nuke deal with Iran. (Jun 2020)
- All major military actions must be approved by Congress. (Jun 2020)
- PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
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Hal Rogers on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
- 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)
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Ed Whitfield on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
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John Yarmuth on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Immediately begin to remove its military footprints in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 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)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Beshear on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Russia is not our friend; don't ignore serious threats. (Feb 2017)
- Gratitude for troops who fight terror & keep America free. (Sep 2011)
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Elaine Chao on War & Peace
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Jack Conway on War & Peace
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Only enter Iraq if they have WMD or 9/11 involvement. (Nov 2002)
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Jim Gray on War & Peace
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- We must destroy ISIS where they are. (Aug 2016)
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Jim Gray on War & Peace
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- We must destroy ISIS where they are. (Aug 2016)
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Ernie Fletcher on War & Peace
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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- 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)
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Paul Patton on War & Peace
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Wendell Ford on War & Peace
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Ken Lucas on War & Peace
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
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Dan Mongiardo on War & Peace
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Can’t allow troops to go into harm’s way without body armors. (Oct 2004)
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Scotty Baesler on War & Peace
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| Democrat (District 6):
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James Buckmaster on War & Peace
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2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary):
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- Iraq war delivered a crippling blow to Al-Qaida. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- We have looked out for our troops. (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)
- Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jack Conway on War & Peace
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- Only enter Iraq if they have WMD or 9/11 involvement. (Nov 2002)
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Geoff Davis on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
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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)
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Greg Fischer on War & Peace
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Ernie Fletcher on War & Peace
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Republican (District 6):
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- 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)
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Trey Grayson on War & Peace
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Ron Lewis on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
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- Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
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Bruce Lunsford on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Must concentrate on defeating Al Qaeda and the Taliban. (Jun 2008)
- Carefully and responsibly redeploy our troops out of Iraq. (May 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on War & Peace
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on War & Peace
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Ben Chandler on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- 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. (Apr 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Rand Paul on War & Peace
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- A strong America cannot fight endless wars. (Aug 2020)
- Congress needs to take back power to go to war. (Jan 2020)
- We're actively in war in 7 countries, and none are declared. (Feb 2018)
- War only when all other measures are exhausted. (Apr 2015)
- GOP is too eager for war; and so is Hillary. (Aug 2014)
- Don't get stuck in Cold War idea of tweaking Russia. (Mar 2014)
- Executive Branch initiating war is a usurpation of power. (Mar 2014)
- It is unacceptable not to hate war. (Sep 2012)
- Staying in Afghanistan will not make America safer. (Jul 2011)
ISIL
- Lesson of Iraq: unintended consequences from regime change. (Mar 2018)
- Arming al Qaeda let it become ISIS. (Nov 2015)
- If we had bombed Syria, ISIS would control Damascus today. (Sep 2015)
- Oppose bombing Assad in Syria because it strengthens ISIS. (Apr 2015)
- I brought fighting ISIS to the forefront of discussion. (Apr 2015)
- Create & arm a Kurdish state as support against ISIL. (Apr 2015)
- Hillary's War: Ousting Gadhafi in Libya gave rise to ISIS. (Feb 2015)
- Supporting rebels in Syrian Civil War gave rise to ISIS. (Feb 2015)
- Assist Iraqi government against ISIS, but not Syrian rebels. (Jul 2014)
- No US troops in Iraq, even against ISIS. (Jul 2014)
Mideast
- Cut off arms sales to Saudis; war in Yemen hurts US security. (Nov 2018)
- Decide if Saudis are an ally or an enemy. (Oct 2018)
- Yemen War is part of 1000-year civil war. (Oct 2018)
- No-fly zone in Syria means WWIII against Russians. (Dec 2015)
- Only Sunni-Shiite coalition forces, not US, in Syria. (Nov 2015)
- A no-fly zone in Iraq means shooting war with Russia. (Nov 2015)
- I opposed Iraq war in 2003 & I oppose Syria war now. (Sep 2015)
- Negotiate with Iran, but from a position of strength. (Aug 2015)
- Fight Iran with diplomacy and military strength, not war. (May 2015)
- Keep on mind on Iran nukes but don't trust the ayatollahs. (Apr 2015)
- Arming Syrian rebels wades into another civil war. (Sep 2014)
- How many Americans should die to defend Iraq? (Jul 2014)
- ISIS are nasty terrorists but no clear-cut American interest. (Jun 2014)
- Iraq War gave Iran regional hegemony & caused Mideast chaos. (Jun 2014)
- Maintain ambiguous policy on containing nuclear Iran. (Apr 2014)
- Keep all options on the table, but don't declare war on Iran. (Apr 2014)
- No involvement in Syria, even if gas attack proven. (Sep 2013)
- No US interests in either side of Syrian war. (Sep 2013)
- No US weapons to kill Christians in Syria. (Aug 2013)
- Opposed to Iraq War; no direct threat & no declared war. (Feb 2011)
- Would have voted against a declaration of war against Iraq. (Feb 2010)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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