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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March 05, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“The Prime Minister remains committed to trying to achieve [a peaceful resolution.]”
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March 05, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“This bond is based on mutual security interests and common values.”
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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
“An Iranian nuclear weapon could fall into the hands of a terrorist organization.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“When the chips are down, I have Israel’s back.”
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March 04, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“I have kept my commitments to the state of Israel.”
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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
“[There is] the closest military cooperation between our two countries in history.”
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