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Nassau, Suffolk County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
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Peter T. King
Answers Questions

Candidate for
United States Representative; District 3

 
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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 continue to train Iraq's military and police so they can secure their own country.

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?

While 80% of seniors have a favorable impression of their Medicare Part D benefits, we should continue to strengthen the program in the future. Just as we expand Medicare Part B benefits as needed, I would support closing coverage gaps and extending enrollment deadlines if necessary.

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

I support the Patriot Act, NSA surveillance of terrorist communications to this country and the SWIFT program. I do not support giving Geneva Convention rights to illegal combatants.

Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League. 

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