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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Carl Brewer on War & Peace
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Sam Brownback on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- Iraq war is about terrorism, not oil. (Oct 2007)
- Biden-Brownback bill: 3-state federalized solution. (Sep 2007)
- We DID declare war against Iraq. (Sep 2007)
- Long-term US presence to defend Kurds & Sunnis. (Sep 2007)
- Seek Congressional authority before attacking Iranian nukes. (Sep 2007)
- We need a political surge to match the military surge. (Aug 2007)
- Did not read NIE before war vote, but had briefings. (Jun 2007)
- Ok to talk with Iran, but no diplomatic relations. (Jun 2007)
- Get Iraq to point that we can turn it over to Iraqis. (Jun 2007)
- We have not lost war; we can win by pulling together. (May 2007)
- Iran is the lead sponsor of terrorism around the world. (May 2007)
- Contain, confront, and convey those that won�t engage. (May 2007)
- Push politically for 3-state, 1-country solution in Iraq. (May 2007)
- Surge is problematic; mix political with military solution. (Apr 2007)
- Seeing some improvement, and surge not fully deployed yet. (Apr 2007)
- Long-term presence or Iraq devolves into terrorist state. (Apr 2007)
- Islamic fascists want US out and caliphate in. (Mar 2007)
- Opposes troop surge; but also opposes precipitous pull out. (Feb 2007)
- 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)
- Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement. (Feb 2008)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jeff Colyer on War & Peace
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Wink Hartman on War & Peace
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Laura Kelly on War & Peace
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Kris Kobach on War & Peace
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Republican candidate for Kansas Governor:
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- Keep US troops in Iraq; pay for it with Iraqi oil. (Nov 2004)
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Mike Pompeo on War & Peace
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Secretary of State:
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- The ISIS caliphate is wiped out; our soldiers coming home. (Aug 2020)
- Trump brokered Israel/UAE deal: one for the history books. (Aug 2020)
- Sanctions & withdrawal from deal will change Iran behavior. (Jun 2019)
- Oppose Iran setting up Hezbollah targeting in Golan Heights. (Mar 2019)
- Withdraw from INF to counter Russia and China. (Feb 2019)
- Cease US joint military exercises with South Korea. (Jun 2018)
- OpEd: Supported Iraq war then & supports Iran war now. (Mar 2018)
- Negotiate from strength to denuclearize North Korea. (Mar 2018)
- Caution with history of deceit by North Korea. (Mar 2018)
- I opposed Iran deal; I'll gather clear-eyed info about it. (Jan 2017)
- More resolve and less time-limit in Afghanistan. (Dec 2009)
- 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)
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Senate:
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Randall Batson on War & Peace
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Strongly supports staying out of Iran. (Sep 2014)
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Barbara Bollier on War & Peace
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Barry Grissom on War & Peace
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Kris Kobach on War & Peace
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Keep US troops in Iraq; pay for it with Iraqi oil. (Nov 2004)
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Jake LaTurner on War & Peace
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Dave Lindstrom on War & Peace
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world. (May 2020)
- Measure military success with clearly articulable goals. (May 2020)
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Roger Marshall on War & Peace
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Apply "peace through strength" to fight terrorism. (Nov 2016)
- Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Pat Roberts on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- I led exposure of pre-Iraq war intelligence failures. (Oct 2008)
- Whole world believed Iraq intelligence was accurate. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
- Voted 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)
- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
- CIA mischaracterized Iraq WMD & abused intelligence position. (Jul 2004)
- Iraq-al-Qaida contacts, but no complicity or assistance. (Jul 2004)
- CIA knew State of the Union Iraq-Niger connection was false. (Jul 2004)
- Iraq was not reconstituting its nuclear program. (Jul 2004)
- Iraq was not developing its biological weapons program. (Jul 2004)
- Iraq was not developing its chemical weapons program. (Jul 2004)
- Iraq was developing missiles, but not to reach the US. (Jul 2004)
- 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)
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Chad Taylor on War & Peace
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Sanctions on Iran are working; no further military action. (Sep 2014)
- Air patrols on Syria ok; no deeper involvement. (Sep 2014)
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Todd Tiahrt on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KS-4):
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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)
- 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)
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Susan Wagle on War & Peace
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Patrick Wiesner on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Protection of Iraqi oil reserves is a vital US interest. (Oct 2016)
- It's up to the US to completely defeat ISIS. (Oct 2016)
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Milton Wolf on War & Peace
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House:
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Sharice Davids on War & Peace
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Democrat (District 3):
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- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
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Ron Estes on War & Peace
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Republican (District 4):
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- Take the fight to ISIS and exit the disastrous Iran deal. (Apr 2017)
- PVS:Air support and more intervention in Mideast. (Aug 2018)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Tim Huelskamp on War & Peace
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Republican (District 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)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
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Lynn Jenkins on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Roger Marshall on War & Peace
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Republican (District 1):
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- Apply "peace through strength" to fight terrorism. (Nov 2016)
- Supports American intervention in Mideast beyond air support. (Nov 2016)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Mike Pompeo on War & Peace
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Republican (District 4):
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- The ISIS caliphate is wiped out; our soldiers coming home. (Aug 2020)
- Trump brokered Israel/UAE deal: one for the history books. (Aug 2020)
- Sanctions & withdrawal from deal will change Iran behavior. (Jun 2019)
- Oppose Iran setting up Hezbollah targeting in Golan Heights. (Mar 2019)
- Withdraw from INF to counter Russia and China. (Feb 2019)
- Cease US joint military exercises with South Korea. (Jun 2018)
- OpEd: Supported Iraq war then & supports Iran war now. (Mar 2018)
- Negotiate from strength to denuclearize North Korea. (Mar 2018)
- Caution with history of deceit by North Korea. (Mar 2018)
- I opposed Iran deal; I'll gather clear-eyed info about it. (Jan 2017)
- More resolve and less time-limit in Afghanistan. (Dec 2009)
- 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)
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Todd Tiahrt on War & Peace
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Republican Representative (KS-4):
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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)
- 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)
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Steve Watkins on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports US military action in Syria. (Oct 2018)
- Help defend Israel; eradicate radical Islamic terror. (Sep 2018)
- Rated President ok to use military force against Iran. (Feb 2020)
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Kevin Yoder on War & Peace
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
- Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
- Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
- Intervene in Iraq to protect persecuted Christians. (Jul 2014)
- Work with Iraqi government to fight ISIL. (Aug 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Greg Orman on War & Peace
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Independent candidate for Governor:
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- Develop a safe exit strategy. (Mar 2008)
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Mark Parkinson on War & Peace
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| Former Democratic Governor (2009-2010):
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Kathleen Sebelius on War & Peace
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Democratic KS Governor:
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- Chart a new course: Soldiers can�t solve political disputes. (Jan 2008)
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Greg Orman on War & Peace
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Develop a safe exit strategy. (Mar 2008)
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Bill Graves on War & Peace
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
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Bob Dole on War & Peace
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Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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- Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Sheila Frahm on War & Peace
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Nancy Kassebaum on War & Peace
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Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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- Voted NO on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
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Jan Meyers on War & Peace
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
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Joe Bellis on War & Peace
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2010 Reform Party Challenger:
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- Withdraw US troops from Iraq & Afghanistan. (Sep 2010)
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Nancy Boyda on War & Peace
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Democrat:
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- Establish a realistic plan and a timeline for 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)
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Sam Brownback on War & Peace
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- Iraq war is about terrorism, not oil. (Oct 2007)
- Biden-Brownback bill: 3-state federalized solution. (Sep 2007)
- We DID declare war against Iraq. (Sep 2007)
- Long-term US presence to defend Kurds & Sunnis. (Sep 2007)
- Seek Congressional authority before attacking Iranian nukes. (Sep 2007)
- We need a political surge to match the military surge. (Aug 2007)
- Did not read NIE before war vote, but had briefings. (Jun 2007)
- Ok to talk with Iran, but no diplomatic relations. (Jun 2007)
- Get Iraq to point that we can turn it over to Iraqis. (Jun 2007)
- We have not lost war; we can win by pulling together. (May 2007)
- Iran is the lead sponsor of terrorism around the world. (May 2007)
- Contain, confront, and convey those that won�t engage. (May 2007)
- Push politically for 3-state, 1-country solution in Iraq. (May 2007)
- Surge is problematic; mix political with military solution. (Apr 2007)
- Seeing some improvement, and surge not fully deployed yet. (Apr 2007)
- Long-term presence or Iraq devolves into terrorist state. (Apr 2007)
- Islamic fascists want US out and caliphate in. (Mar 2007)
- Opposes troop surge; but also opposes precipitous pull out. (Feb 2007)
- 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)
- Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
- Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
- Condemn Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad's anti-Israel statement. (Feb 2008)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Dan Glickman on War & Peace
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| Dem. (to Cabinet 1995) (District 4):
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Lisa Johnston on War & Peace
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- We have spent gigantic amounts of US taxpayer money in Iraq. (Aug 2010)
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Lee Jones on War & Peace
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| Democratic Senate Challenger (KS):
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Dennis Moore on War & Peace
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Democratic Representative (KS-3):
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- Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
- Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jerry Moran on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1):
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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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (Jun 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Opposes waiting for Islamic attacks within the US. (Nov 2016)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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Jim Ryun on War & Peace
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Republican (District 2):
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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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Jim Slattery on War & Peace
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Roberts delayed prewar intelligence to justify war in Iraq. (Oct 2008)
- Roberts should have known Iraq intelligence was inaccurate. (Sep 2008)
- Iraq War is based on assumptions that defy common sense. (Jul 2008)
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Jake LaTurner on War & Peace
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Tracey Mann on War & Peace
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| Republican (District 1):
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Jerry Moran on War & Peace
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1):
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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 YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
- Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
- Sponsored shutting down Iranian foreign reserves. (Jun 2013)
- Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
- No nuclear deal with Iran without Congressional input. (Mar 2015)
- Opposes waiting for Islamic attacks within the US. (Nov 2016)
- No military force against Iran without Congress approval. (Feb 2020)
- Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
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