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December 11, 2007

Anonymous The Salem News Tue Dec 11, 2007, 01:44 PM EST

Joe Biden (D)

"I will end the war in Iraq without leaving chaos behind. I will restore America's standing in the world by ending torture."

Hillary Clinton (D)

"I would build a world of security and opportunity | a world that would be safer, more prosperous and more just."

Chris Dodd (D)

"I will end the war in Iraq, restore America's leadership in the world and enhance America's security while upholding our common values."

John Edwards (D)

"We need to restore America's moral authority and re-engage with the world | and start by ending the war in Iraq."

Rudy Giuliani (R)

Winning the war on terror is the great responsibility of our generation. America cannot afford to go back to the days of playing defense ... because weakness only encourages aggression.

Mike Gravel (D)

Opposes a military confrontation with Iran and Syria, and advocates a diplomatic solution to the current situation.

Mike Huckabee (R)

With a focus on renewed diplomacy and inclusion, we can accomplish the goals of our nation without having to do it alone.

Duncan Hunter (R)

I believe in peace through strength. I believe in a policy that supports U.S. interests by spreading freedom within the limits of U.S. capability.

Dennis Kucinich (D)

"I propose a new policy to re-establish America's place in the world, one of diplomacy and statesmanship as the path to strong international leadership."

John McCain (R)

We can strengthen our diplomacy, stand up to the Russians and the Chinese, and organize our allies and Iran's neighbors to impose tough economic sanctions.

Barack Obama (D)

"I will restore America's standing by negotiating with friends and adversaries, and leading by example with our values and ideals."

Ron Paul (R)

"Interventionism is a failed policy; we should trade, talk and travel, but never invade pre-emptively. America should lead by example."

Bill Richardson (D)

"I will end the war in Iraq and lead a new, bipartisan foreign policy rooted in reality and in the enduring values that unite us."

Mitt Romney (R)

Our future depends on our willingness to hold to the principles that have guided and built our nation. It depends on the character and sacrifices of the American people.

Tom Tancredo (R)

"Our foreign policy should always benefit the citizens of our country, and our interests must be protected at all costs."

Fred Thompson (R)

"We must defeat the terrorists globally | that begins in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must show the world that we have the will to win."

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