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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. The American occupation in Iraq continues to be enormously costly in dollars and in lives. What is your position on how our government should proceed?
We have no plan for how we are getting out of Iraq. Congress needs to ask the tough questions and demand that we train Iraqis to defend themselves so we can bring our troops home. Congress must hold hearings on war profiteering and prosecute profiteers.2. What is your impression of the roll-out of the Medicare Prescription Drug program so far, and what changes would you propose to make it better?
The program was an enormous giveaway to drug companies. The program needs to be changed to allow Medicare to directly negotiate with drug companies to lower costs. Direct importation of prescription drugs from other countries must also be allowed. And the so-called "donut hole" of coverage needs to be closed.3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?
The threat of terrorism is a real concern, and our country must take all legal actions to prevent another attack. Any measures the United States government takes to protect us must be authorized by legal statute, and Congress must provide the necessary oversight to ensure our civil rights are protected.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.
- Original answers for a published Voters Guide were limited to 50 words and are presented as submitted. Candidates have since been invited to supply answers of any length for the Web.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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