Bill Delahunt (D-MA) - Politics

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The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Voted YES on redeploying US troops out of Iraq starting in 90 days

Preemptive military strikes cannot be justified. Delahunt does not support a policy of pre-emptive strikes against countries deemed to be a threat to national security

The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. The Massachusetts lawmaker says he believes all U.S. citizens should be allowed to travel to Cuba,

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was not justified. Sadly, everything that has occurred has reinforced my initial position. ...

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. Delahunt supports the permanent repeal of the federal estate tax

The U.S. should end the embargo against Cuba. "Ending the embargo, or at least the travel ban, is what will open up Cuba to the outside world and allow assistance by individual Americans to go directly to the Cuban people

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M

Regulations on campaign contributions do not violate the First Amendment. Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress

The U.S. should be a member of the World Trade Organization. Delahunt supports continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The U.S. embargo on Cuba has not been effective. Letter From Congress to Secretary of State Rice

Congress should pass a resolution identifying the Armenian killings during World War I as genocide. Cosponser of Bill to affirm the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. Torture is inconsistent with our democratic principles of freedom

The U.S. should ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Co-sponsored resolution supporting ratification

Ted Kennedy's endorsement will have a positive impact on Barack Obama's candidacy. It's historic

Barack Obama should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "Obama will present a new face to the world"

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. "Waterboarding is Drowning, Waterboarding is Torture"

The U.S. military should not maintain its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. Delahunt is a co-sponsor

There should be more measures restricting the right to own and carry a firearm. Delahunt co-sponsors bill to reinstate assault weapons ban

Presidential elections should be decided by popular vote. Delahunt co-sponsored amendment

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should commercial vessels be allowed to keep firearms onboard their ships? Yes

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. negotiate with Iran directly?

UNKNOWN: Has the surge in military troops made progress in Iraq?

UNKNOWN: What should be the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

UNKNOWN: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be the President of the United States?

UNKNOWN: What parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor?

UNKNOWN: When should the government permit late term abortions?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.N. impose sanctions on Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should Georgia become a member of NATO?

UNKNOWN: What are the appropriate next steps that the U.S. should take with Iran?

UNKNOWN: Should people residing illegally in the United States be offered a path to citizenship?

UNKNOWN: Is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act constitutional?

UNKNOWN: Does Iran pose a significant threat to America's national security?

UNKNOWN: Should Iran be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions?

UNKNOWN: Will the Russia-Georgia conflict lead to another Cold War?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. try to prevent nuclear proliferation in other nations?