From Deseret News archives:
Questionnaire responses from Jim Matheson
1. In general, what are the two major issues facing the United States and your specific House district today and how would you address them?
Keeping Americans safe and securing the future for our children are major issues for my district and for my country. Providing children a good education, economic opportunity and secure and safe neighborhoods, including the "virtual" neighborhood online are essential to me. I've demonstrated my ability to cross party lines in order to achieve progress on major issues.
2. Would you over the next two years in office ever vote for a tax increase? Yes. No. Explain.
I don't foresee it.
3. Before the United States invaded Iraq, did you favor or oppose the U.S. taking new military action in the country?
I voted for the authorization of force, as a final option for the president, should diplomatic efforts to disarm Saddam Hussein fail.
We all want our troops to return home from Iraq as soon as possible. I oppose setting an arbitrary deadline for withdrawal. I oppose calls for an immediate withdrawal. I support having Congress clearly delineate the conditions that, if met, would permit a U.S. withdrawal. We need an honest assessment of what is working and what is not working and what needs to change in terms of strategy. Other countries in the region need to be involved. Success should include not just a military role, but also a plan for political, diplomatic and economic success.
5. Should Democrats take control of the U.S. House (U.S. Senate in the Hatch/Ashdown race) after the November elections, predict three things that will happen over the next two years because of the power shift.
I would hope for more balanced budgets; the end of funding for the design and development of new nuclear weapons; and the adoption of a long-term research and development program to wean us from our dependence on foreign oil.
6. Considering that the U.S. budget will be in deficit again, do you favor or oppose making the current tax cuts permanent?
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