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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?
The liberation of Iraq may be costly but what is the price of inaction or failure? America and Israel's security is at stake. Our enemy is broad-based, imbedded and determined. The terrorist's goal is, at the very least, to neutralize the USA as a world power. This cannot be permitted.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?
Medicare part "D" has helped low income people afford their prescription drugs. One problem is the confusion it causes. Chain pharmacies might set up clinics to assist the elderly. The opportunity to choose a provider might be expanded. We can encourage combining Epic with Medicare to increase coverage.3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?
If there were a "real conflict" between security and civil rights, I would support our liberties. I know of no instance that would indicate any violation has occurred. It's American to be suspicious of authority, but it has to be understood that a balance between these principles must be drawn.
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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