Rep. Kirk on Iraq

What He Says

Rep. Kirk claims he wants to "wind up the mission" (Tele-town Hall #4, 7/20/06) and "set a deadline for the Iraqi government...I would like for the 5 million people of Baghdad to not see a U.S. troop...We should remove foreign troops from any area where Iraqis will see them" (Arlington Heights Town Hall Meeting, 4/1/06).

His Votes

Against Accountability:

10/10/02 Voted against requiring the President to provide Congress with reports on the impact of an Iraqi War on the U.S. economy, Iraqi citizens and international stability (H J Res 114, House Vote 454, R 1-219; D 99-106)

3/15/05 Opposed an investigation of reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (HR 1268, House Vote 72)

5/25/05 Voted against the President developing a plan for withdrawal and submitting it to appropriate Congressional committees. (HR 1815, House Vote 220, R 5-221; D 122-79,)

Against Troop Support

10/16/03 Voted against $3.6 billion in funding for services, including medical and dental screening, pre-paid phone cards, construction of more water treatment and power plants, and the repair and replacement of damaged equipment. (HR 3289, House Vote 547)

3/16/05 Voted against increasing funding for military health care and transitional job training (HR 1268, House Vote 76, 2-226; D 197-3)

For Indefinite Conflict:

7/20/05 and 12/16/05 Voted for "committing to victory" and maintaining U.S. presence until Iraq is free and stable (HR 2601, Amdt. 488 House Vote 397, and H Res 612, House Vote 648)

6/16/06 Voted for a non-binding resolution that pledged support for President Bush's war policy and rejects setting a date for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. (H RES 861, House Vote 288)

Kirk accepted contributions from Halliburton. He accepted $1,000 from Halliburton's PAC in 2000. (Federal Election Commission)

Iraq and Afghan Veterans of America gave Congressman Kirk a C+ on supporting our troops - Link