| Agree | Does Iraq possess weapons of mass destruction? |
In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. ...if left unchecked Saddam Hussein will continue to increase [his arsenal]. Should he succeed in that endeavor he could alter the political and security landscape of the Middle East, which as we know all too well affects American security.
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| Agree | Should the United States invade Iraq? |
This is a very difficult vote. This is probably the hardest decision I have ever had to make -- any vote that may lead to war should be hard -- but I cast it with conviction. And perhaps my decision is influenced by my eight years of experience on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue in the White House watching my husband deal with serious challenges to our nation.
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| Agree | Is free trade generally beneficial for a country? |
This is a sad day for supporters of free and fair rules-based trade. Our relationship with our Central American neighbors is a critical one. The right CAFTA deal would strengthen ties between the U.S. and these nations. I urge the Administration to reopen the CAFTA negotiations and re-establish the broad, bipartisan coalition for trade.
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| Agree | Should the US fence its southern border? |
There isn’t any sensible approach except to do what we need to do simultaneously—you know, secure our borders with technology, personnel, physical barriers if necessary in some places. And we need to have tougher employer sanctions and we need to try to incentivize Mexico to do more"
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| Agree | Should the US close Guantanamo Bay? |
Guantanamo has become associated in the eyes of the world with a discredited administration policy of abuse, secrecy, and contempt for the rule of law. Rather than keeping us more secure, keeping Guantanamo open is harming our national interests. It compromises our long term military and strategic interests, and it impairs our standing overseas. I have certainly concluded that we should address any security issues on what to do with the remaining detainees, and then close it once and for all,"
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| Disagree | Is Yucca mountain the best place to store nuclear waste? |
There has been a great deal of confusion and stonewalling by the administration to finding appropriate, scientifically based information ... We need to get this information on the record and do everything we can to lay the groundwork to make it clear that we will not proceed with Yucca Mountain.
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| Disagree | Should marijuana be decriminalized? |
We ought to [investigate claims that] marijuana might help people who are suffering from cancer and nausea related to treatment [but] I don't think we should decriminalize it.
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| Agree | Is global warming primarily caused by humans? |
At the top of the world [the Arctic], you hear stories -- affirmed by decades of scientific investigation [on anthropogenic global warming] -- of changing weather patterns, melting ice, retreating glaciers, unprecedented wildfires, eroding coasts, and invasive species. You can see the evidence with your own eyes. There are no climate change skeptics inside the Arctic Circle.
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| Agree | Is there political pressure preventing appropriate action to counter climate change? |
Instead of recognizing the irrefutable evidence, this Administration has launched a war on science itself. Political appointees have censored studies on global warming, silenced climate experts. According to a survey by the Union of Concerned Scientists, nearly 3/4 of climate experts witnessed inappropriate interference in climate research.
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| Agree | Should the United States have Universal health care? |
I believe absolutely passionately that we must have universal health care. It is a moral responsibility and a right for our country, and... I have put forth a plan similar to what Senator Edwards had before he left the race that would move us to universal health care.
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| Mostly Disagree | Is Barack Obama a Muslim? |
There is nothing to base that on as far as I know.
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| Disagree | Should the US privatize Social Security? |
When I say solutions, I mean standing up always for Social Security. Senator Baucus led the fight against President Bush's attempts to privatize Social Security. I was proud to fight alongside him every step of the way. When I am president, you are never going to have to worry about anybody privatizing your Social Security.
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| Agree | Should abortion be legal? |
I think abortion should remain legal, but it needs to be safe and rare.
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