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Was invading Iraq a mistake?
McCain says no.
From the Washington Post: "Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) delivered a robust defense of the war in Iraq on Wednesday, declaring that President Bush and the conflict's supporters are on the right side of history in the struggle against terrorism and extremism."
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How long should American troops be in Iraq?
McCain believes American troops should stay in Iraq as long as necessary.
From McCain's website: "A greater military commitment now is necessary if we are to achieve long-term success in Iraq. John McCain agrees with retired Army General Jack Keane that there are simply not enough American forces in Iraq."
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How should the U.S. deal with the threat of a nuclear Iran?
McCain will pursue diplomacy and sanctions against Iran, with military action being a possible but not preferred option.
From an article by McCain in Foreign Affairs magazine: "Protected by a nuclear arsenal, Iran would be even more willing and able to sponsor terrorist attacks against any perceived enemy, including the United States and Israel, or even to pass nuclear materials to one of its allied terrorist networks. The next president must confront this threat directly, and that effort must begin with tougher political and economic sanctions... And military action, although not the preferred option, must remain on the table: Tehran must understand that it cannot win a showdown with the world."
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Should the U.S. military be expanded or downsized?
McCain will expand the military.
From McCain's website: "As President, John McCain will strengthen the military, shore up our alliances, and ensure that the nation is capable of protecting the homeland, deterring potential military challenges, responding to any crisis that endangers American security, and prevailing in any conflict we are forced to fight."
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What is the best way to improve the American economy?
McCain will implement fairer trade policies and create more high tech jobs.
From McCain's website: "The United States has succeeded because we have been more willing to embrace and encourage change than our competitors... [also] opening new markets is a key to U.S. economic success."
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Who needs tax cuts most: lower, middle, or upper-class Americans?
McCain favors tax cuts for lower, middle, and upper-class Americans.
From McCain's website: "Hard-working American families need lower taxes... John McCain will make the Bush income and investment tax cuts permanent, keeping income tax rates at their current level and fighting the Democrats' plans for a crippling tax increase in 2011."
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Should government spending increase or decrease?
McCain will decrease government spending.
From McCain's website: "As president, John McCain will not just talk about fiscal discipline, he will exercise it. The practice of excessive borrowing and deficit spending in Washington must stop."
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How should we deal with illegal immigrants currently living in America?
McCain believes illegal immigrants residing in the U.S. should be allowed to stay in the country on a Visa for up to 6 years, under the condition that they are employed, and then be sent home.
Remarks by McCain on CBS's Face the Nation: "...we know the borders have to be secured, but we also know we have to have a temporary worker program that works and some kind of way of addressing 12 million people who are here illegally."
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Should we build a fence between the U.S. and Mexico?
McCain says yes.
McCain voted in favor of the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to build 700 miles of fence between the U.S. and Mexico.
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Should abortion be legal?
McCain believes Roe v. Wade should be overturned and the legality of abortion left to the decision of individual states.
From McCain's website: "John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench. Constitutional balance would be restored by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, returning the abortion question to the individual states."
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Should gun ownership be more regulated or less regulated?
McCain will reduce regulations on gun control.
From McCain's website: "John McCain believes that the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual Constitutional right that we have a sacred duty to protect. We have a responsibility to ensure that criminals who violate the law are prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Gun control is a proven failure in fighting crime. Law abiding citizens should not be asked to give up their rights because of criminals - criminals who ignore gun control laws anyway."
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Should gay marriage be legal?
McCain would leave the issue of gay marriage to be decided by individual states.
McCain quoted by CNN: "The constitutional amendment [to ban gay marriage] strikes me as antithetical in every way to the core philosophy of Republicans. It usurps from the states a fundamental authority they have always possessed and imposes a federal remedy for a problem that most states do not believe confronts them."
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Should the government offer affordable healthcare to all Americans?
McCain believes the government should not offer health care. He favors changing policy to allow private health companies compete more effectively.
From McCain's website: "Bringing costs under control is the only way to stop the erosion of affordable health insurance, save Medicare and Medicaid, protect private health benefits for retirees, and allow our companies to effectively compete around the world."
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What is the best way to save the environment and achieve energy independence?
McCain will give companies incentives to be energy efficient and fund research to develop alternative fuels.
From the Portsmouth Herald: "[McCain] has offered common sense approaches to limit carbon emissions by harnessing market forces that will bring advanced technologies, such as nuclear energy, to the market faster, reduce our dependence on foreign supplies of energy, and see to it that America leads in a way that ensures all nations do their rightful share."
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Should the government fund research using embryonic stem cells?
McCain will fund research using embryonic stem cells.
Remarks by McCain during an MSNBC GOP Debate: "I believe that we need to fund this. This is a tough issue for those of us in the pro-life community. I would remind you that these stem cells are either going to be discarded or perpetually frozen. We need to do what we can to relieve human suffering. It’s a tough issue. I support federal funding."
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Was the No Child Left Behind Act a good idea or should it be reformed or abolished?
McCain believes the No Child Left Behind Act is a good idea.
Remarks by McCain on CNN Larry King Live: "The No Child Left Behind Act may have some flaws associated with it, but I still view it as a major milestone in trying to improve education in this country."
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Should English be designated as America's official language?
McCain says yes.
Remarks by McCain during a Republican Univision Debate: "I think the most practical value is to make English used by all Americans and all citizens, and all who come here. The only way we move up the economic ladder from the bottom rung is to know English. And I would emphasize the importance of every person who comes to this country to become a citizen and enjoy its liberties and beauty is to learn English. And I will do everything I can to help them do that."
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Should waterboarding, an interrogation procedure that gives the sensation of drowning, or torture be used on suspected terrorists?
McCain says no.
McCain quoted by the International Herald Tribune: "We always supported allowing the CIA to use extra measures. I believe waterboarding is illegal and should be banned."
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