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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?
This Administration must formulate an exit strategy in specific terms as soon as possible and it should be before the election. I do not favor a date specific withdrawal, but I do want our troops home as soon as possible. In the meantime, I continue to fully support our troops.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?
I opposed this law as it did not reduce prescription drug costs. Nevertheless, seniors have been paying less, which is good. I remain concerned about those who fall into the "doughnut hole" and will be forced to pay the full cost for their drugs, which is what I would correct.3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?
I strongly support civil rights for every American citizen, but we live in dangerous times and some consideration must be given to those steps needed to preserve our security and freedoms. I supported the Patriot Act, but would have preferred more sunset provisions to be included in it.
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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