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Greg Abbott on War & Peace

Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Abbott on other issues.

Help veterans get benefits they've earned. (Feb 2019)

George P. Bush on War & Peace

Republican Texas Land Commissioner: Click here for George P. Bush on other issues.

No stance on record.

David Dewhurst on War & Peace

Republican Lt. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.

More combat troops were needed in Iraq, and for longer. (Jun 2012)

Kathie Glass on War & Peace

Libertarian candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for Kathie Glass on other issues.

No stance on record.

Beto O`Rourke on War & Peace

Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.

Withdraw from Afghanistan within four years. (Jul 2019)
End U.S. wars in Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, and Syria. (Jul 2019)
Bring the troops home from post-9-11 wars. (Jul 2019)
Deal with conflicts diplomatically or fight wars for years. (Jun 2019)
End war in Afghanistan; even work with Taliban. (May 2019)
Default should be to pursue peace, not war. (May 2019)
Discuss U.S. policy in Syria in a more meaningful way. (Mar 2019)
Nuclear treaty was best path to prevent Iranian nukes. (Oct 2018)
We need to think before acting in Mideast. (Jul 2016)

Annise Parker on War & Peace

Mayor of Houston: Click here for Annise Parker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mike Rawlings on War & Peace

Mayor of Dallas: Click here for Mike Rawlings on other issues.

No stance on record.

Lupe Valdez on War & Peace

Democratic candidate for governor of Texas: Click here for Lupe Valdez on other issues.

No stance on record.

Andrew White on War & Peace

Democratic candidate for Texas Governor: Click here for Andrew White on other issues.

No stance on record.

Senate:

TX 2020: 2020 TX Senate race

David Alameel on War & Peace

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Alameel on other issues.

time for us to bring the troops & funding home. (May 2014)

John Cornyn on War & Peace

Republican Jr Senator (TX): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for John Cornyn on other issues.

Get US away from ethnic cleansing of Kurds by Turks. (Oct 2019)
No ransom to North Korea on nukes; we've tried that before. (Apr 2013)
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)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
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)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Pro-Israel, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)

Ted Cruz on War & Peace

Republican Texas Senator: Click here for 28 full quotes OR click here for Ted Cruz on other issues.

Turkey's incursion into Syria is totally unacceptable. (Oct 2019)
The "Deep State" keeps Iran nuclear deal on life support. (Sep 2019)
Nuke treaty didn't sufficiently rein in Iran's nuke program. (Oct 2018)
SWIFT: commit to maintain ongoing sanctions against Iran. (Aug 2018)
Provide support to Ukrainian fighters against Russia. (Nov 2017)
U.S.-Israel alliance is a strategic bedrock. (Mar 2016)
Russia too strong for Syria cease-fire to hold. (Feb 2016)
Overwhelming air power against ISIS, & arm the Kurds. (Feb 2016)
Our enemies will feel our full force & fury. (Jan 2016)
FactCheck: No, ISIS and Iran haven't declared war on America. (Dec 2015)
Assad is bad, but toppling him gives Syria to ISIS. (Dec 2015)
When terrorists join ISIS, they sign U.S. death warrant. (Dec 2015)
If you wage jihad on America, you sign your death warrant. (Aug 2015)
We have no greater friend than Israel in Middle East. (Jun 2015)
Toughen sanctions on Iran, to safeguard America. (Mar 2015)
Provide defensive weapons for Ukraine against Russia. (Feb 2015)
Arm the Kurds to fight ISIS, with US air support. (Feb 2015)
Focused, direct military objective of destroying ISIS. (Feb 2015)
Bomb ISIS back to the Stone Age. (Oct 2014)
Arm & aid the Peshmerga Kurds against ISIS. (Oct 2014)
Don't arm Syrian rebels without a clear plan to combat ISIS. (Sep 2014)
Bomb ISIS back into the Stone Age, with Congress' approval. (Sep 2014)
Install Eastern European ABMs; stand up to Russia in Ukraine. (Jun 2014)
Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan went on too long. (Jun 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)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

MJ Hegar on War & Peace

Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for MJ Hegar on other issues.

Reserve deployment of American troops as a last resort. (Jan 2020)
Stay out of Israeli wars, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)

Sema Hernandez on War & Peace

Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sema Hernandez on other issues.

Overdue for plan to end the wars & bring troops home. (Jan 2020)

Beto O`Rourke on War & Peace

Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.

Withdraw from Afghanistan within four years. (Jul 2019)
End U.S. wars in Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, and Syria. (Jul 2019)
Bring the troops home from post-9-11 wars. (Jul 2019)
Deal with conflicts diplomatically or fight wars for years. (Jun 2019)
End war in Afghanistan; even work with Taliban. (May 2019)
Default should be to pursue peace, not war. (May 2019)
Discuss U.S. policy in Syria in a more meaningful way. (Mar 2019)
Nuclear treaty was best path to prevent Iranian nukes. (Oct 2018)
We need to think before acting in Mideast. (Jul 2016)

Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on War & Peace

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on other issues.

No stance on record.

Emily Sanchez on War & Peace

Green Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Emily Sanchez on other issues.

Supports staying out of Iran. (Sep 2014)

Royce West on War & Peace

Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Royce West on other issues.

No stance on record.

House:

Colin Allred on War & Peace

Democrat (District 32): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colin Allred on other issues.

No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Jodey Arrington on War & Peace

Republican (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jodey Arrington on other issues.

Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Brian Babin on War & Peace

Republican House Member (District 36): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Babin on other issues.

Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Joe Linus Barton on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Joe Linus Barton 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)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)

Kevin Brady on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-8): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Brady 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)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Michael Burgess on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-26): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Michael Burgess on other issues.

As a doctor, understands biological weaponry. (Oct 2002)
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)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Quico Canseco on War & Peace

Republican (District 23): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Quico Canseco 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)
Supports a continued presence in Afghanistan. (Nov 2010)
Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
Counter Iran's growing presence in Latin America. (Jan 2012)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)

John Carter on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-31): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Carter 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 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)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Joaquin Castro on War & Peace

Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joaquin Castro on other issues.

Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Michael Cloud on War & Peace

Republican (District 27): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Cloud on other issues.

PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Mike Conaway on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-11): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mike Conaway 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)
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)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Dan Crenshaw on War & Peace

Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Crenshaw on other issues.

Fact Check: Claims ISIS defeated; Pentagon says otherwise. (Aug 2020)
We fight there so they don't bring it to us. (Dec 2018)
Meet our foes on the battlefield; help defend Israel. (Sep 2018)
PVS:Air support and more intervention in Mideast. (Aug 2018)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Henry Cuellar on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-28): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Henry Cuellar 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 redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

John Culberson on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Culberson 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)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
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)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Lloyd Doggett on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-25): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Lloyd Doggett 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)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Wage war on Terrorism, not on fellow Americans. (Sep 2001)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Veronica Escobar on War & Peace

Democrat (District 16): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Veronica Escobar on other issues.

PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Blake Farenthold on War & Peace

Republican (District 27): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Blake Farenthold 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)
Supports a continued presence in Afghanistan. (Nov 2010)
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)

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on War & Peace

Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lizzie Pannill Fletcher on other issues.

No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Bill Flores on War & Peace

Republican (District 17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Flores 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)
Supports a continued presence in Afghanistan. (Nov 2010)
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 President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Pete Gallego on War & Peace

Democrat (District 23): Click here for Pete Gallego on other issues.

No stance on record.

Sylvia Garcia on War & Peace

Democrat (District 29): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sylvia Garcia on other issues.

PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Louie Gohmert on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Louie Gohmert 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)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Vicente Gonzalez on War & Peace

Democrat (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vicente Gonzalez on other issues.

No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Lance Gooden on War & Peace

Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lance Gooden on other issues.

PVS:Air support and more intervention in Mideast. (Aug 2018)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Kay Granger on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-12): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Kay Granger 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)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Al Green on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Al Green 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)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Gene Green on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-29): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Gene Green 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)
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)
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)

Jeb Hensarling on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Hensarling 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)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)
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)

Ruben Hinojosa on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Hinojosa on other issues.

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)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)

Will Hurd on War & Peace

Republican House Member (District 23): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Will Hurd on other issues.

Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Sheila Jackson Lee on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-18): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Sheila Jackson Lee 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)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq. (May 2007)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Defund US military presence in Afghanistan. (Jan 2013)
Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Aug 2014)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Eddie Bernice Johnson on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-30): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Bernice Johnson 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 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)
Wage war on Terrorism, not on fellow Americans. (Sep 2001)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Sam Johnson on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Sam Johnson 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 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)
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)

Scott Keller on War & Peace

Independent Challenger (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Keller on other issues.

Be about peace and the world will follow. (Apr 2013)
Strongly favors US out of Iraq & Afghanistan. (Apr 2013)
US out of Iraq and Afghanistan, immediately. (Aug 2011)

Kenny Marchant on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-24): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Marchant on other issues.

Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 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)
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 President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Michael McCaul on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-10): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Michael McCaul on other issues.

Abrupt US withdrawal from Syria benefits our adversaries. (Oct 2019)
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)
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)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Randy Neugebauer on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-19): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Randy Neugebauer 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 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. (May 2012)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Beto O`Rourke on War & Peace

Democratic candidate for President; Texas Senator nominee: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Beto O`Rourke on other issues.

Withdraw from Afghanistan within four years. (Jul 2019)
End U.S. wars in Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, and Syria. (Jul 2019)
Bring the troops home from post-9-11 wars. (Jul 2019)
Deal with conflicts diplomatically or fight wars for years. (Jun 2019)
End war in Afghanistan; even work with Taliban. (May 2019)
Default should be to pursue peace, not war. (May 2019)
Discuss U.S. policy in Syria in a more meaningful way. (Mar 2019)
Nuclear treaty was best path to prevent Iranian nukes. (Oct 2018)
We need to think before acting in Mideast. (Jul 2016)

Pete Olson on War & Peace

Republican (District 22): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Pete Olson on other issues.

Iraq is central front of global war on terror. (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)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Ted Poe on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-2): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ted Poe 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)
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. (Apr 2012)
Sponsored condemning North Korea for testing nuclear device. (Feb 2013)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

John Ratcliffe on War & Peace

Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Ratcliffe on other issues.

No nuclear "treaty" with Iran. (May 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Chip Roy on War & Peace

Republican (District 21): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chip Roy on other issues.

Respond with full force of US military to terrorism. (Sep 2018)
PVS:Air support and more intervention in Mideast. (Aug 2018)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Lamar Smith on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-21): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Lamar Smith 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)
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)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Van Taylor on War & Peace

Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Van Taylor on other issues.

Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Mac Thornberry on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-13): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mac Thornberry 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)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Marc Veasey on War & Peace

Democrat (District 33): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marc Veasey on other issues.

Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Filemon Vela on War & Peace

Democrat (District 34): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Filemon Vela on other issues.

Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)

Randy Weber on War & Peace

Republican (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randy Weber on other issues.

Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Roger Williams on War & Peace

Republican (District 25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roger Williams on other issues.

Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Ron Wright on War & Peace

Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Wright on other issues.

Help defend Israel & allies from terrorism & radical Islam. (Sep 2018)
Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Julian Castro on War & Peace

Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Julian Castro on other issues.

Don't entangle ourselves in wars, but rebuild alliances. (Apr 2019)
Opposed troops in Syria, but have to plan withdrawal. (Mar 2019)
Withdraw US troops from Syria. (Jan 2019)

Rick Perry on War & Peace

Republican Governor (TX): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Rick Perry on other issues.

Not just no nuclear deal funding Iran, but "Hell no". (Aug 2015)
Tear up Iranian nuclear deal on Day One, then use White-Out. (Aug 2015)
Coalition against ISIS but include US troops. (Jul 2015)
Decisive action against ISIS, not just promises & speeches. (Jun 2015)
ISIS is worst threat to freedom since Communism. (Jun 2015)
Provide lethal aid to Ukraine against Russian separatists. (Jun 2015)
ISIS is the biggest threat since communism. (Feb 2015)
Airstrike against Islamic State in Iraq avoids ISIS in Texas. (Aug 2014)
Arm the Kurds, and send Special Ops to fight ISIS. (Aug 2014)
I would send troops back into Iraq, to exclude Iran. (Jan 2012)
Sanction the Iranian Central Bank; no-fly zone over Syria. (Nov 2011)
Shut down the Iranian Central Bank to stop nukes. (Nov 2011)
Complete the mission in Afghanistan, with no timetable. (Nov 2011)
Transition out of Afghanistan but keep non-military presence. (Sep 2011)
Secure freedom for oppressed people in Iraq and Afghanistan. (May 2008)

Chris Bell on War & Peace

Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.

Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)

Jon Roland on War & Peace

Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Roland on other issues.

One more year of the surge, then withdraw. (May 2008)

Steve Stockman on War & Peace

Republican challenger (Lost primary): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.

Syria is Obama's folly: return the Nobel Peace Prize. (Sep 2013)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Ralph Moody Hall on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Moody Hall 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 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)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)

Tony Sanchez on War & Peace

Democrat 2000 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Sanchez on other issues.

Five-point plan to leave no threat unaddressed. (Oct 2002)

Steve Stockman on War & Peace

Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 36): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Stockman on other issues.

Syria is Obama's folly: return the Nobel Peace Prize. (Sep 2013)
Rated Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Sep 2014)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Ken Bentsen on War & Peace

Former Dem.challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006), former U.S. Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.

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)

Jack Fields on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for Jack Fields on other issues.

No stance on record.

Martin Frost on War & Peace

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 24): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Martin Frost 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)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Phil Gramm on War & Peace

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gramm on other issues.

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)

Gene Kelly on War & Peace

Former Democratic Challenger (2006): Click here for Gene Kelly on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ron Kirk on War & Peace

2002 Democratic Candidate: Click here for Ron Kirk on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nicholas Lampson on War & Peace

Democrat (Unseated 2008) (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Nicholas Lampson 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)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

Mary Ruwart on War & Peace

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (TX): Click here for Mary Ruwart on other issues.

No stance on record.

Max Sandlin on War & Peace

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Max Sandlin 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)

Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on War & Peace

Republican Former (2006-2007) (District 22): Click here for Shelley Sekula-Gibbs on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim Turner on War & Peace

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Turner 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)

Bill Archer on War & Peace

Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Archer on other issues.

Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Dick Armey on War & Peace

Republican (District 26): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dick Armey on other issues.

2002: Iraq will be a quagmire that endangers domestic agenda. (Oct 2008)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)

Chris Bell on War & Peace

Democrat (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Bell on other issues.

Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)

Ken Bentsen on War & Peace

Democrat (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ken Bentsen on other issues.

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)

Henry Bonilla on War & Peace

Republican (District 23): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Henry Bonilla 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)

Ronald Coleman on War & Peace

Democrat (1982-1996) (District 16): Click here for Ronald Coleman on other issues.

No stance on record.

Larry Combest on War & Peace

Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Larry Combest on other issues.

Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Prof. Tom Davis on War & Peace

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Prof. Tom Davis on other issues.

Get US troops out of Iraq. (Aug 2008)

Tom DeLay on War & Peace

Republican (District 22): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom DeLay 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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Chet Edwards on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-17): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chet Edwards 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)

Charles Gonzalez on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charles Gonzalez 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)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
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)

Darrel Hunter on War & Peace

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darrel Hunter on other issues.

More troops in Iraq until stabilized. (Nov 2004)
Use military against North Korean nuclear weapons program. (Nov 2004)

Scott Jameson on War & Peace

Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Scott Jameson on other issues.

Replace US troops with UN in Iraq. (Aug 2008)
No immediate withdrawal from Iraq. (Oct 2006)
Iraq war should not be funded as an emergency. (Oct 2006)
Withdraw from Iraq with specific dates & goals. (Aug 2006)

Elizabeth Ames Jones on War & Peace

Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Elizabeth Ames Jones on other issues.

No stance on record.

Tom Leppert on War & Peace

Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Tom Leppert on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rick Noriega on War & Peace

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Noriega on other issues.

New direction in Iraq. (Mar 2008)
Safely remove 2 brigades per month from Iraq, for 10 months. (Mar 2008)

Solomon Ortiz on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-27): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Solomon Ortiz on other issues.

Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Ron Paul on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President: Click here for 74 full quotes OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.

Afghanistan is a totally failed policy. (Jun 2012)
Let locals settle Israel-Palestine issue; no world police. (Dec 2011)
No Israeli nor US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. (Nov 2011)
No war propaganda against Iran; learn from Iraq. (Nov 2011)
Of course Arab countries retaliate against US presence there. (Sep 2011)
Cut $20B in Green Zone air conditioning to force troops home. (Sep 2011)
Of course Iran wants nukes; talk to them like we did USSR. (Aug 2011)
I worry about war propaganda will lead to war against Iran. (Aug 2011)
Out of Iraq; stay out of Libya; stop bombing Yemen. (Jun 2011)
Sanctions are precursor to war, not an alternative. (Apr 2011)
World ignores Israel's 200 nukes yet pressures Iran's 1 nuke. (Apr 2011)
Leave Afghanistan now; we won't lose face. (Mar 2011)
Perpetual occupation will end up destroying American empire. (Mar 2011)
Century of war correlates with century of central banking. (Sep 2010)
Terrorism is just like any other murder: you look for motive. (Apr 2008)
War in Iraq was senseless invasion of sovereign state. (Apr 2008)
Mandate declaration of war before military aggression. (Apr 2008)
The Iraq war was not worth the price in blood and treasure. (Jan 2008)
If Iran invaded Israel, it�s up to Congress to declare war. (Dec 2007)
Israeli government & the neocons want US to bomb Iran. (Dec 2007)
Every country ended slavery without civil war; US could have. (Dec 2007)
No presidential authority to bomb Iran without Congress. (Dec 2007)
Non-intervention means Congress declares war when threatened. (Dec 2007)
Congressional authorization needed to attack Iran�s nukes. (Oct 2007)
Radicals come to kill us because we occupy their lands. (Sep 2007)
Talk to Iran like we talked to Soviets during Cold War. (Sep 2007)
US has fought 70 engagements since 1945. (Jun 2007)
Limit wars debunking glorification of war. (Jun 2007)
Terrorists attack us for our actions abroad, not our freedom. (Jun 2007)
Ronald Reagan had the courage to turn tail & run in Lebanon. (May 2007)
Intervention abroad incites hatred & attacks like 9/11. (May 2007)
When we go to war carelessly, the wars don�t end. (May 2007)
Iran not in violation of NPT--so talk without preconditions. (Jun 2006)
Same false arguments for invading Iraq now applied to Iran. (Apr 2006)
1991 Gulf War was a UN war, not a US war. (Feb 2003)
We believe Osama�s threats, so why not believe his reasons? (Jan 2003)
Congress is abdicating its responsibility to declare war. (Oct 2002)
2002: No evidence of Iraqi nukes nor al Qaeda ties. (Sep 2002)
Internationalists favor perpetual war by fear-mongering. (Dec 1987)
1980s Libya bombing was an unauthorized act of war. (Dec 1987)
Iraq War
Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11; Al Qaeda was not in Iraq. (Feb 2008)
How many men are you willing to let die in Iraq? (Jan 2008)
The Iraq war is driving the US into bankruptcy. (Jan 2008)
Bush in 2000 had same humble policy that I propose in Iraq. (Jan 2008)
Terrorists do not attack us because we�re free or prosperous. (Jan 2008)
Congress can defund war, but not micromanage it. (Dec 2007)
Different view on war because I adhere to the Constitution. (Dec 2007)
Iraq is not Nazi Germany; WWII opposition did not cause WWII. (Dec 2007)
Anger abroad at US for planning 14 permanent bases in Iraq. (Dec 2007)
Mercantilist oil dependency was reason for war. (Oct 2007)
We went into Iraq under false pretenses of WMD and 9/11. (Sep 2007)
Preemptive war is against Christian doctrine of just war. (Sep 2007)
No US role in autonomy for Christians in Iraq Nineveh region. (Sep 2007)
People saying �bloodbath� said �cakewalk�: listen to dissent. (Sep 2007)
Take marching orders from Constitution; not from al Qaeda. (Sep 2007)
How many more lives lost just to save face? (Sep 2007)
Neocons hijacked our foreign policy to invade Iraq. (Sep 2007)
Iraq war is illegal; undeclared wars never end & we lose. (Aug 2007)
Neocons promoted Iraq war for years; not about Al Qaida. (Aug 2007)
We�re more threatened now by staying in Iraq. (Jun 2007)
Stop policing Iraq�s streets; have Iraqis take over. (Jun 2007)
We should have declared war in Iraq, or not gone in at all. (May 2007)
Opposes Iraq war and opposes path toward Iran war. (Jan 2007)
Voting Record
Voted for going after Al Qaeda, not invading Iraq. (Feb 2008)
Voted against war because Iraq was not a national threat. (May 2007)
Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Terminate funding for Iraq War on Dec. 31, 2011. (Aug 2011)

Barbara Radnofsky on War & Peace

Democratic challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Radnofsky on other issues.

US presence destabilizes Iraq; leaving causes stability. (Oct 2006)
Partition of Iraq will increase terrorism. (Oct 2006)
Secret CIA papers at time of war vote skeptical of WMD info. (Oct 2006)
Supports creation of a Palestinian state. (Aug 2006)
Expose the failures of the current war on terror. (Apr 2006)
Planned, professional exit from Iraq. (Apr 2006)
Set a timetable and safely withdraw from Iraq. (Nov 2005)

Ciro Rodriguez on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-23): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ciro Rodriguez 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 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)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Charles Stenholm on War & Peace

Democrat (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Stenholm 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)

David Dewhurst on War & Peace

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Dewhurst on other issues.

More combat troops were needed in Iraq, and for longer. (Jun 2012)

Pat Fallon on War & Peace

Republican (District 4): Click here for Pat Fallon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Tony Gonzales on War & Peace

Republican (District 23): Click here for Tony Gonzales on other issues.

No stance on record.

Kay Bailey Hutchison on War & Peace

Republican Sr Senator (TX): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Kay Bailey Hutchison on other issues.

I can�t think of anything worse than cut-and-run. (Oct 2006)
Need ideas like option for semi-autonomous regions. (Oct 2006)
Would have voted against war if current WMD info were known. (Oct 2006)
No missions which are not necessary for US security. (Jul 2000)
Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on allowing all necessary force in Kosovo. (May 1999)
Voted NO on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Ronny Jackson on War & Peace

Republican (District 13): Click here for Ronny Jackson on other issues.

No stance on record.

Troy Nehls on War & Peace

Republican (District 22): Click here for Troy Nehls on other issues.

No stance on record.

August Pfluger on War & Peace

Republican (District 11): Click here for August Pfluger on other issues.

No stance on record.

Silvestre Reyes on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (TX-16): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Silvestre Reyes 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)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)

Paul Sadler on War & Peace

Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Sadler on other issues.

We're out of Iraq; no further decisions needed. (Apr 2012)

Pete Sessions on War & Peace

Republican Representative (TX-32): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Pete Sessions 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 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 YES 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)

Beth Van Duyne on War & Peace

Republican (District 24): Click here for Beth Van Duyne on other issues.

No stance on record.

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