U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon (R - UT)

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    Recently you revealed that you intentionally avoid classified meetings, as a matter of choice. How do you justify this to your constituents who rely on you for representation, when it comes to matters of national security and the war?

    Asked by: jasonthe from Hyrum, UT. Received 10 Votes.
    Categories: Homeland Security · Iraq · Terrorism. Tags: Classified Information · Congressional Representation · iraq · Leadership.
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    Listen to: U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT)

    Rep. Cannon: In the first place the problem with classified briefings is that you don’t learn anything. But then you’re stuck with stuff that you’ve heard that you don’t want to say out of context. So I read extensively and I’ve gone to classified briefings half a dozen times – that is, I’ve only skipped two or three of them frankly bc nothing is said there that’s really important. The really important things actually are available to the public if you look and read and so I educate myself extensively on these topics.

    Answered on Apr 24th, 2008 More

  • Question:

    What will you do to reform the redistricting system in this country, which has led to most seats in Congress being so safe that even a major shift in public opinion won't be reflected in an election.

    Asked by: Barbara Knapp from Germantown, MD. Received 51 Votes.
    Categories: Money & Politics. Tags: government · politics.
    Answer:

    Listen to: U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT)

    It’s not unconstitutional to protect incumbents. It is unconstitutional to deny people a vote based on race or other factors that should not be a matter of discrimination. The role of Congress in redistricting is rather limited and it goes to those Constitutional questions relating to equal access to voting. The real issue for redistricting is a state issue and, yeah, there’s a lot of antagonism about how states are doing it. The recent California redistricting was one of the most interesting I’ve ever seen.

    Answered on Apr 4th, 2008 More

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