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I support capital punishment. But let's be clear: It's a decision for each state to make.

I am not a proponent of the death penalty, but I will enforce the law as this Congress gives it to us.

I'm actually really opposed to the death penalty.

Because the Illinois death penalty system is arbitrary and capricious - and therefore immoral - I no longer shall tinker with the machinery of death.

Most states in the union where the death penalty is theoretically on the books don't have executions.

If we are to abolish the death penalty, I should like to see the first step taken by my friends the murderers.

Yes, I support the death penalty. It is an issue that cannot be fudged or hedged.

My personal view is that I am opposed to the death penalty.