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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Rocky Adkins on War & Peace
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Rocky Adkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Beshear on War & Peace
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Andy Beshear on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Bevin on War & Peace
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • No war unless Constitutional and in our national interest. (Oct 2013)
Ben Chandler on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Elaine Chao on War & Peace
Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet): Click here for Elaine Chao on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Adam Edelen on War & Peace
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Adam Edelen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Goforth on War & Peace
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Robert Goforth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alison Grimes on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • Israel has the right to defend herself. (Jul 2014)
  • Don't send US troops back to Iraq; but support role ok. (Jun 2014)

Senate:

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Matt Bevin on War & Peace
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Bevin on other issues.
  • No war unless Constitutional and in our national interest. (Oct 2013)
Alison Grimes on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alison Grimes on other issues.
  • Israel has the right to defend herself. (Jul 2014)
  • Don't send US troops back to Iraq; but support role ok. (Jun 2014)

House:

Andy Barr on War & Peace
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Barr on other issues.
  • Supports combat operations in Afghanistan. (Sep 2012)
James Comer on War & Peace
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Comer on other issues.
  • Opposes waiting; go after militant Islam abroad. (Nov 2016)
Brett Guthrie on War & Peace
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brett Guthrie on other issues.
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Thomas Massie on War & Peace
Republican (District 4): Click here for Thomas Massie on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amy McGrath on War & Peace
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amy McGrath on other issues.
  • PVS:No U.S. military intervention in the Mideast. (Aug 2018)
Hal Rogers on War & Peace
Republican Representative (KY-5): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Hal Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Ed Whitfield on War & Peace
Republican Representative (KY-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Ed Whitfield on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
John Yarmuth on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Yarmuth on other issues.
  • Immediately begin to remove its military footprints in Iraq. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted YES on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Steve Beshear on War & Peace
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Beshear on other issues.
  • Russia is not our friend; don't ignore serious threats. (Feb 2017)
  • Gratitude for troops who fight terror & keep America free. (Sep 2011)
Jack Conway on War & Peace
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Only enter Iraq if they have WMD or 9/11 involvement. (Nov 2002)
Jim Gray on War & Peace
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
  • We must destroy ISIS where they are. (Aug 2016)
Jim Gray on War & Peace
Republican candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Gray on other issues.
  • We must destroy ISIS where they are. (Aug 2016)
Ernie Fletcher on War & Peace
Former Republican Governor (2003-2007): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
  • 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)
Paul Patton on War & Peace
Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003): Click here for Paul Patton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wendell Ford on War & Peace
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wendell Ford on other issues.
  • Voted NO on ending the Bosnian arms embargo. (Jul 1995)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Ken Lucas on War & Peace
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ken Lucas 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)
  • Solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism. (Apr 2002)
Dan Mongiardo on War & Peace
2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Mongiardo on other issues.
  • Can’t allow troops to go into harm’s way without body armors. (Oct 2004)
Scotty Baesler on War & Peace
Democrat (District 6): Click here for Scotty Baesler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Buckmaster on War & Peace
2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Buckmaster on other issues.
  • Iraq war delivered a crippling blow to Al-Qaida. (Jan 2010)
Jim Bunning on War & Peace
Republican Jr Senator (KY): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bunning on other issues.
  • We have looked out for our troops. (Oct 2004)
  • 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)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Jack Conway on War & Peace
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Conway on other issues.
  • Only enter Iraq if they have WMD or 9/11 involvement. (Nov 2002)
Geoff Davis on War & Peace
Republican Representative (KY-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
Greg Fischer on War & Peace
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Greg Fischer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ernie Fletcher on War & Peace
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.
  • 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)
Trey Grayson on War & Peace
Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for Trey Grayson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Lewis on War & Peace
Republican Representative (KY-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ron Lewis 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)
  • Support the completion of the US mission in Iraq. (Feb 2007)
Bruce Lunsford on War & Peace
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Lunsford on other issues.
  • Must concentrate on defeating Al Qaeda and the Taliban. (Jun 2008)
  • Carefully and responsibly redeploy our troops out of Iraq. (May 2008)
Anne Meagher Northup on War & Peace
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Anne Meagher Northup 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)
  • Voted NO on disallowing the invasion of Kosovo. (May 1999)
Lois Combs Weinberg on War & Peace
Democratic Challenger (KY): Click here for Lois Combs Weinberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Chandler on War & Peace
Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
  • Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Apr 2012)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
Mitch McConnell on War & Peace
Republican Sr Senator (KY): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mitch McConnell on other issues.
  • 2006: Bring some troops home from Iraq or GOP loses seats. (Nov 2010)
  • 2005 Iraq: Democracy is the ultimate antidote to terrorism. (Sep 2010)
  • Kuwait war was worth fighting, including avoiding Baghdad. (Sep 2010)
  • 1967: Against Vietnam war, but enlisted in Army reserves. (Sep 2010)
  • Honorable discharge as medically unfit in Vietnam War. (Sep 2010)
  • 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 $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
  • Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (May 2012)
  • Iran must accept long-term intrusive nuke inspection. (Mar 2014)
  • Sanctions on Iran to end nuclear program. (Apr 2009)
  • Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. (Nov 1995)
Rand Paul on War & Peace
Republican Kentucky Senator: Click here for 38 full quotes OR click here for Rand Paul on other issues.
  • Cut off arms sales to Saudis; war in Yemen hurts US security. (Nov 2018)
  • Decide if Saudis are an ally or an enemy. (Oct 2018)
  • Yemen War is part of 1000-year civil war. (Oct 2018)
  • Lesson of Iraq: unintended consequences from regime change. (Mar 2018)
  • We're actively in war in 7 countries, and none are declared. (Feb 2018)
  • War only when all other measures are exhausted. (Apr 2015)
  • GOP is too eager for war; and so is Hillary. (Aug 2014)
  • Don't get stuck in Cold War idea of tweaking Russia. (Mar 2014)
  • Executive Branch initiating war is a usurpation of power. (Mar 2014)
  • It is unacceptable not to hate war. (Sep 2012)
  • Staying in Afghanistan will not make America safer. (Jul 2011)

    ISIL
  • Arming al Qaeda let it become ISIS. (Nov 2015)
  • If we had bombed Syria, ISIS would control Damascus today. (Sep 2015)
  • Oppose bombing Assad in Syria because it strengthens ISIS. (Apr 2015)
  • I brought fighting ISIS to the forefront of discussion. (Apr 2015)
  • Create & arm a Kurdish state as support against ISIL. (Apr 2015)
  • Hillary's War: Ousting Gadhafi in Libya gave rise to ISIS. (Feb 2015)
  • Supporting rebels in Syrian Civil War gave rise to ISIS. (Feb 2015)
  • Assist Iraqi government against ISIS, but not Syrian rebels. (Jul 2014)
  • No US troops in Iraq, even against ISIS. (Jul 2014)

    Mideast
  • No-fly zone in Syria means WWIII against Russians. (Dec 2015)
  • Only Sunni-Shiite coalition forces, not US, in Syria. (Nov 2015)
  • A no-fly zone in Iraq means shooting war with Russia. (Nov 2015)
  • I opposed Iraq war in 2003 & I oppose Syria war now. (Sep 2015)
  • Negotiate with Iran, but from a position of strength. (Aug 2015)
  • Fight Iran with diplomacy and military strength, not war. (May 2015)
  • Keep on mind on Iran nukes but don't trust the ayatollahs. (Apr 2015)
  • Arming Syrian rebels wades into another civil war. (Sep 2014)
  • How many Americans should die to defend Iraq? (Jul 2014)
  • ISIS are nasty terrorists but no clear-cut American interest. (Jun 2014)
  • Iraq War gave Iran regional hegemony & caused Mideast chaos. (Jun 2014)
  • Maintain ambiguous policy on containing nuclear Iran. (Apr 2014)
  • Keep all options on the table, but don't declare war on Iran. (Apr 2014)
  • No involvement in Syria, even if gas attack proven. (Sep 2013)
  • No US interests in either side of Syrian war. (Sep 2013)
  • No US weapons to kill Christians in Syria. (Aug 2013)
  • Opposed to Iraq War; no direct threat & no declared war. (Feb 2011)
  • Would have voted against a declaration of war against Iraq. (Feb 2010)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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