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Timothy Geithner should not remain Secretary of the Treasury. I didn’t vote for him; he shouldn’t have been there to start with.

Kathleen Sebelius is not a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Voted NO to deny her confirmation

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

Georgia should become a member of NATO. Co-Sponsor of S.RES.439: Expressing strong support for a NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Chambliss voted for the Webb-Hagel GI bill.

People residing illegally in the United States should not be offered a path to citizenship. Pathway to citizenship first and border security second "is the wrong prioritization."

Congress should eliminate the estate tax. "Eliminate . . . the death tax."

The U.S. should build a fence along the Mexican border. Chambliss supported border fencing.

President Bush's immigration proposal is equivalent to amnesty. "I have rejected proposals to provide amnesty for illegal immigrants."

State should play a role in enforcing immigrations laws. "State and local law enforcement are the front lines of combating crimes committed by illegal immigrants."

Social Security should include private retirement accounts. Allow "younger workers to voluntarily build their own nest egg for their retirement security."

The government has a responsibility to keep Social Security as is for those already invested in the program. Chambliss supports "a 100 percent guarantee that all current and future beneficiaries will receive their benefits."

The War on Terror has been effective. "We are winning the war on terrorism."

The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. "Passing this bill with a surrender date would have simply emboldened the enemy."

The U.S. is safer from terrorism today than it was before 9/11. "A safer and more secure America."

The federal government should not subsidize Amtrak. Chambliss voted against Amtrak reauthorization.

Gun owners should be allowed to carry guns in national parks. signed letter calling to lift ban on guns in national parks

Undocumented immigrants who file income tax returns should not receive tax rebates. Chambliss supported amendment barring checks for illegal immigrants

The U.S. should expand coal-to-liquid fuel production. Develop more coal to liquids technology

Congress should place a moratorium on earmarks. Chambliss voted for the moratorium

The government should not allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses. Cosponser of S.Res.371 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses and other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens.

The U.S. should implement a federal sales tax. Chambliss sponsors FAIR Tax Act (23% sales tax)

John McCain should win the Republican nomination for President in 2008. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to rally around the fellow that can win.”

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 is constitutional. Voted for Military Commissions Act

Congress should eliminate the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Chambliss co-sponsored the Invest in America Act

Iraq should be divided into three autonomous regions. Chambliss voted for Iraqi federalism

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should include immunity for telecom companies. Chambliss supports bill with immunity

The U.S. should declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Voted "Yea" on Kyl Amendment

The surge in military troops has made progress in Iraq. Surge Has "Paid Off"

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is constitutional. Chambliss co-sponsored the act

The U.S. should deploy more troops to Iraq. Chambliss: As Long As They Have A Specific Mission

The U.S. should have an official language. Chambliss Voted For Inhofe Amendment

EVIDENCE: Should North Korea be on the U.S. government's "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list? Yes

EVIDENCE: Should Congress pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package? No

UNKNOWN: Has the invasion of Iraq been successful?

UNKNOWN: Is Leon Panetta a good choice to head the CIA?

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

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

UNKNOWN: What is your view on gun control laws?