League of Women Voters of New York Education Foundation
State of New York (Columbia, Greene, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Essex Counties) November 7, 2006 Election
	Kirsten E. Gillibrand Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 20

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
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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?

We must create a sense of urgency by giving the Iraqis a defined notice period for implementing a working government that gives all sectarian groups reconstruction contracts, oil revenues and veto rights. After the notice period, we must commit to the redeployment of US forces to antiterrorism missions.

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?

We have a responsibility to improve the prescription drug program so that our seniors can afford the medications they need. I propose allowing Medicare to negotiate for the lowest drug prices available, ending subsidies to the prescription drug companies, and closing the "donut hole" gap in coverage for annual costs.

3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?

My first priority is to keep our families safe. I support anti-terrorism measures that will enable counter-terrorism agencies to apprehend the appropriate suspects. With proper Congressional oversight and accountability, which has been lacking, I know this can be accomplished by following the rule of law and preserving our rights.

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