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
“Because we ended the war in Iraq, we were able to refocus our attention”
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October 15, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“We must all unequivocally oppose the kind of senseless violence”
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May 27, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Panetta: “Frankly, the only way to get this accomplished…is to be able to set…timelines.”
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May 27, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Panetta: “We’re not going anyplace.”
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May 26, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Biden: “There is almost nothing we cannot accomplish when NATO and our partners act decisively.”
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May 26, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Biden: “We are now able to begin to focus our attention and resources on other regions, challenges.”
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May 26, 2012 — Campaign Statements
Biden: “If you harm America, we will follow you to the end of the Earth.”
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May 01, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“I’m confident that Afghan forces will grow stronger.”
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May 01, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“The United States has not come here to claim resources or to claim territory.”
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May 01, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Afghanistan has a friend and a partner in the United States.”
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April 30, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“Some people will ask why we need a firm timeline. The answer is clear.”
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April 30, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“My administration has been in direct discussions with the Taliban.”
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April 30, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“The goal that I set to defeat Al Qaeda…is now within our reach.”
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April 30, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“For a number of reasons, this war has taken longer than most anticipated.”
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April 28, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“We’ve done what we’ve said we’d do.”
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January 24, 2012 — Campaign Statements
“A…partnership with Afghanistan so that it is never again a source of attacks against America.”
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