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Obama defends his foreign policy
Politico ^ | 1/18/12 | JENNIFER EPSTEIN

Posted on 01/18/2012 4:54:22 PM PST by ColdOne

Under his command, Obama said, the United States has at once realized its "our limits in terms of resources and capacity" while establishing the "clear belief among other nations that the United States continues to be the one indispensible nation in tackling major international problems.” Republicans have taken issue with his approach, saying he's ceding the traditional role that the United States has played in the global community.

And, while they question his devotion to the idea of American exceptionalism, Obama said he believes in the country's greatness. "There is a strong belief that we continue to be a superpower unique perhaps in the annals of history that is not only self-interested but is also thinking about how to create a set of international rules and norms that everyone can follow, everyone can benefit from," he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: nationalsecurityfail

1 posted on 01/18/2012 4:54:25 PM PST by ColdOne
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To: ColdOne

STFU Obama. YOU SUCK


2 posted on 01/18/2012 5:00:17 PM PST by GoCards (I am a Hobbit)
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To: ColdOne

STFU Obama. YOU SUCK


3 posted on 01/18/2012 5:00:17 PM PST by GoCards (I am a Hobbit)
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To: ColdOne

I suppose he has to defend this, as his domestic policy is indefensible.


4 posted on 01/18/2012 5:00:52 PM PST by Clintonfatigued (A chameleon belongs in a pet store, not the White House)
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5 posted on 01/18/2012 5:02:44 PM PST by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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To: ColdOne
The moron has one foreign policy anti America.
6 posted on 01/18/2012 5:14:06 PM PST by boomop1 (term limits is the only way to save this country.)
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7 posted on 01/18/2012 5:59:54 PM PST by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: Nachum

8 posted on 01/18/2012 6:39:49 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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