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Ed Rendell on War & Peace

Democratic PA Governor: Click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.

No stance on record.

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Bob Casey on War & Peace

Democratic Challenger for PA Senate: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.

Iraq: No deadline, no timeline, but replace Rumsfeld. (Sep 2006)
Would have voted for Iraq War, but based on false evidence. (Sep 2006)
No withdrawal deadline in Iraq; but we must change course. (Sep 2006)
We need more Special Forces and better body armor. (Sep 2006)
Sanctions against Iran, but in a tough and skilled way. (Sep 2006)
Bring our troops home as soon as possible. (Feb 2006)
Disagrees with timeline & pulling troops out. (Oct 2005)
Ask tough questions about colossal intelligence failure. (Oct 2005)
Finish the job in Iraq. (Apr 2005)
Voted NO on redeploying non-essential US troops out of Iraq in 9 months. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Sep 2007)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq by March 2008. (Mar 2007)

Arlen Specter on War & Peace

Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.

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 YES on authorizing air strikes in Kosovo. (Mar 1999)
Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Deploy UN multinational peacekeeping force in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

House:

Jason Altmire on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.

Congress must ask for realistic goals in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
No additional troops to 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)

Robert Brady on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady on other issues.

Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Impeach Dick Cheney for lying about Iraq. (May 2007)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Chris Carney on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.

Withdraw one US battalion as each Iraqi battalion is trained. (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)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Charles Dent on War & Peace

Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)

Mike Doyle on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle on other issues.

Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Phil English on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Phil English on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Chaka Fattah on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah on other issues.

Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
Member of the Out-of-Iraq Congressional Caucus. (Jan 2007)

Jim Gerlach on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Tim Holden on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden on other issues.

Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Paul Kanjorski on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski on other issues.

Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Patrick Murphy on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.

Responsible exit strategy, with benchmarks and a timeline. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)

Tim Murphy on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy 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)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

John Murtha on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha on other issues.

Re-deploy from Iraq at the earliest practicable date. (Oct 2006)
Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

John Peterson on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Joseph Pitts on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)

Todd Platts on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Allyson Schwartz on War & Peace

Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz 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 NO on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)

Joe Sestak on War & Peace

Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.

We've achieved our goals; withdraw from Iraq by end of 2007. (Nov 2006)
Voted YES on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Bill Shuster on War & Peace

Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.

Voted NO on investigating Bush impeachment for lying about Iraq. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days. (May 2007)
Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Strengthen sanctions on Syria & assist democratic transition. (Apr 2008)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Borski on War & Peace

Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)

William Coyne on War & Peace

Democrat (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Coyne on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Mike Fitzpatrick on War & Peace

Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.

Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)

George Gekas on War & Peace

Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Gekas on other issues.

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

Bill Goodling on War & Peace

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

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

Melissa Hart on War & Peace

Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart 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)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)

Ron Klink on War & Peace

Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Tom Martin on War & Peace

Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

The war in Iraq was a massive mistake. (Oct 2006)

Frank Mascara on War & Peace

Democrat (District 20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Mascara on other issues.

Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Don Sherwood on War & Peace

Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood on other issues.

Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Bud Shuster on War & Peace

Rep. (resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.

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

Curt Weldon on War & Peace

Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon on other issues.

Voted YES on declaring Iraq part of War on Terror with no exit date. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on authorizing military force in Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Voted YES on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)

Tom Ridge on War & Peace

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.

Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Mark Schweiker on War & Peace

Former Republican: Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bill Clinger on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jon Fox on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.

Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

Jim Greenwood on War & Peace

Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood 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)
Supports $48 billion in new spending for anti-terrorism. (Jan 2002)

Joe McDade on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Joe McDade on other issues.

No stance on record.

Pat Toomey on War & Peace

Republican (Until 2004) (District 15): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey 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)

Robert Walker on War & Peace

Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for Robert Walker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Joseph Hoeffel on War & Peace

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

There was plenty of money for the troops in the pipeline. (Oct 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)

Joseph Hoeffel on War & Peace

2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel on other issues.

There was plenty of money for the troops in the pipeline. (Oct 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)

Betsy Summers on War & Peace

2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.

We failed in Iraq so bring the troops home. (Oct 2004)
Get soldiers out of Iraq as quickly as possible. (Oct 2004)

Tom Martin on War & Peace

Former Democratic Senate Candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.

The war in Iraq was a massive mistake. (Oct 2006)

Chuck Pennacchio on War & Peace

Former Democratic challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.

Focus on real threats abroad and real security at home. (Apr 2006)
Timeline for leaving Iraq soon, with stabilization strategy. (Nov 2005)
Withdraw from Iraq quickly, replace US with Islamic troops. (Jul 2005)
Shred Bush's preemptive war doctrine. (Jan 2005)

John Featherman on War & Peace

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.

Withdraw from Iraq within 2-3 years. (Jan 2006)

Alan Sandals on War & Peace

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.

No stance on record.

Carl Romanelli on War & Peace

Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.

Bush's intention all along was an Iraqi invasion. (Jul 2006)

Rick Santorum on War & Peace

Republican Jr Senator (PA): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.

Iraq: We have a great game plan, and Rumsfeld does fine job. (Sep 2006)
War in Iraq is one front in war on Islamic fascism. (Sep 2006)
Iran is at the heart of the Iraq war. (Sep 2006)
Saddam had no new WMDs, but did have old WMDs. (Sep 2006)
Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, but still a necessary war. (Sep 2006)
My Iraq plan, and my opponent's plan, is same as Bush's. (Sep 2006)
Needed exit strategy & objective in Kosovo, but not in Iraq. (Sep 2006)
Sanctions against Iran, despite Administration disagreement. (Sep 2006)
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)
Voted YES on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)

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