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Candidate Positions on Iraq War

The following positions reflect those used for each candidate in the Select A Candidate survey. They come from the candidates; public statements, Web sites, and responses to Minnesota Public Radio questionnaires. In some cases, candidiates have failed to respond to inquiries, and their position is noted as "No known opinion."

Question: Do you favor or oppose a set date (timeline) for the removal of U.S. troops from Iraq?
John KlineJohn Kline ANSWER OPTION: I do not believe a timetable, or redeployment of troops, is necessary until victory is achieved.
 CANDIDATE'S POSITION: Kline voted Voted NO on legislation redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days (HR 2237). (More Info)

Steve SarviSteve Sarvi ANSWER OPTION: While we should begin withdrawing now, we must plan and act carefully. We need an orderly withdrawal, not more chaos.
 CANDIDATE'S POSITION: While we should begin withdrawing now, we must plan and act carefully. We owe Iraqi families, who have suffered much, an orderly withdrawal, not more chaos. (More Info)

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