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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?
Our goal is to train Iraqi military forces and continue the hand over of their national security. We must encourage, through our military strength, Iraq's effort to cease sectarian violence and bring peace to its people. This is the way to lead to an orderly and safe withdrawal of American 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?
The prescription drug bill passed by Congress is working. Seniors are now able to afford and purchase their medications at a reasonable cost, without choosing between prescription drugs and heat or food. Like any new program, there will be changes along the way to improve the system for beneficiaries, such as the one I support to waive the late enrollment penalty. Some seniors are unaware on how to enroll in the Part D benefit and should not receive a lifetime penalty as a result.3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?
Security and civil rights are not mutally exclusive. 9/11 showed us that increased security measures are needed but not at the expense of civil rights. Civil rights are the foundation of democracy. Every security measure requires serious debate and oversight for the protection of civil rights.
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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