2012 Presidential Candidates: Barack Obama
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Barack Obama is the current president of the United States and presumed 2012 nominee for the Democratic Party. His legacy thus far has been controversial: pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq, repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, authorizing military force in Libya, leading divisive healthcare reform, and continuing – and expanding – policies of indefinite detention, extraordinary rendition, and targeted assassinations. Though he stated his intention to close the Guantanamo Bay Prison Camp, the promise remains unfulfilled. He has condemned the Israeli construction of settlements and called for greater fairness in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, but has also actively blocked Palestinian efforts at unilateral recognition.
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October 22, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Iran is a threat to our national security”
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October 22, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“As long as I’m president of the United States, Iran will not get a nuclear weapon”
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October 22, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Because we ended the war in Iraq, we were able to refocus our attention”
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September 25, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Make no mistake: A nuclear-armed Iran is not a challenge that can be contained”
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July 31, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Our partners will continue to impose increasing consequences”
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May 27, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Panetta: “We are prepared for any contingency in that part of the world.”
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May 21, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Our hope is that we can resolve this issue in a peaceful fashion that respects Iran’s sovereignty.”
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April 26, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Biden: “It’s necessary for American to be strong and smart at the same time.”
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April 22, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“They’ve got some of the toughest sanctions…if they don’t take advantage of these talks.”
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March 13, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“It is necessary to…maintain in force comprehensive sanctions against Iran.”
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March 05, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“We have worked so diligently to set up the most crippling sanctions ever with respect to Iran.”
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March 05, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“We have worked…to set up the most crippling sanctions ever.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Now is not the time for bluster; now is the time to let our increased pressure sink in.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“I have a policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“An opportunity remains for diplomacy - backed by pressure - to succeed.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“An Iranian nuclear weapon could fall into the hands of a terrorist organization.”
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February 06, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“The only way over the long term…is by getting them to understand it’s not in their interest.”
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February 06, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Any kind of additional military activity inside the Gulf is disruptive.”
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February 06, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“We are going to be sure that we work in lockstep.”
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January 24, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“If Iran…meets its obligations, it can rejoin the community of nations.”
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Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
about 47 minutes ago.
RT @MaiE_89: In the 1990’s, #Egypt had a 60% favorable rating among Americans, while today only 36% of US views the country positively via @AAIUSA
about 51 minutes ago.
The Muslim Brotherhood has a negative favorable/unfavorable ratio of 30%–47%
http://t.co/rMKu4JJrgW
about 52 minutes ago.
Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013
From the desk of Dr. Zogby
Obama’s Lesson: “Look at the World Through Their Eyes”
President Obama got it just about perfect in his Jerusalem speech when he urged Israelis to see the world through the eyes of Palestinians. That portion of his remarks was so compelling it deserves to be quoted in full: Read More »
Viewpoint with James Zogby: Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program Fellows, Bill Press
Air Date: 5/31/2012
Fellows from Syracuse University’s “Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF); Bill Press, Host of the “Bill Press Show” and author of the new book, The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distortions, and Personal Attacks on the President---and Who Is Behind Them. Read More »
Testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (October 9, 2012)
The story of Arab Americans coming of age as an organized community is a classic American tale of immigrants seeking opportunity, benefiting from America’s freedoms, but also experiencing, at times, the dark side of exclusion and discrimination that has so often been a part of our nation’s history. Read More »
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