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Racism has not played a role in opposition to Barack Obama. This is not a new argument and it always invokes passions.

The U.S. invasion and occupation has had a positive effect on Iraq. Iraqis are better off without tyranny of Saddam Hussein.

The U.S. should provide humanitarian and reconstruction aid to Gaza. Recognizing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, President Obama has released $21.3 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance (ERMA) Fund for use in the Palestinian region.

The Israeli/Palestinian peace process would not be more effective without the intervention of foreign nations. Pressure both sides.

Infidelity should not be grounds for a politician's removal from office. You know, we -- some of our greatest presidents haven't always been terrific husbands.

The Obama Administration should not issue a statement of support to the Iranian election uprising. I want to start off by being very clear that it is up to Iranians to make decisions about who Iran's leaders will be

Guantanamo Bay detainees should be moved to U.S. prisons. President Obama said Thursday that he intended to transfer some detainees from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to highly secure facilities inside the United States.

President Obama should not release new photos depicting U.S. detainee abuse. Obama now opposes release of the photos.

Gen. Eric Shinseki was a good choice for Secretary of Veterans' Affairs. Mr. Obama praised him as someone who "has always stood on principle because he has always stood with our troops."

Assault weapons should be illegal. "None of us are under any illusion that reinstating that ban would be easy."

President Obama's first 100 days were satisfactory. I am proud of what we have achieved, but I am not content. I am pleased with our progress, but I am not satisfied.

The U.S. should negotiate with the Taliban. American military would reach out to moderate elements of the Taliban.

Congress should not investigate the Bush Administration's interrogation policies. President Obama told Congressional leaders that he did not want a special inquiry

President Obama's national security policies are decreasing the threat of terrorist attacks in the U.S. "We're on the better side of history."

Memos about CIA torture techniques should have been released by the Obama Administration. In CIA visit, Obama defends interrogation memo release

The Department of Justice should not prosecute CIA officials who carried out Bush Administration interrogation methods. President Barack Obama has assured these operatives that they will not be prosecuted for their rough interrogation tactics.

The U.S. should build a missile defense shield. We will go forward with a missile defence system.

A world free of nuclear weapons is achievable. I state clearly and with conviction America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.

Israel should withdraw from the Golan Heights as part of a peace agreement with Syria. The proposal gives Israel an effective veto on the return of Arab refugees expelled in 1948 while requiring it to restore the Golan Heights to Syria

The EU should accept Turkey as a new member. Turkish membership in the European Union would "broaden and strengthen" Europe's foundation.

The U.S. can stabilize Afghanistan. "We will defeat you."

Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. "As a governor, she's been on the front lines of our health care crisis," President Obama said. "She has deep knowledge of what the burden of crushing costs does to our families and businesses.

The U.S. should provide additional financial assistance to Mexico's war on drugs. Preparation for further occupations and “counter-insurgency operations,” with Mexico, it now appears, as a prime target.

All troops should not be removed from Iraq at the end of President Obama's 19-month timetable. he announced that he would withdraw combat forces from Iraq by August 2010 and all remaining troops by December 2011.

The economic policies of the Obama Administration will not lead the U.S. towards socialism. "It was hard for me to believe that you were entirely serious about that socialist question."

Timothy Geithner should remain Secretary of the Treasury. He is a smart guy and he's a calm and steady guy. I don't think people fully appreciate the plate that was handed him.

President Obama should not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Bush Administration policies. That doesn't mean that if somebody has blatantly broken the law, that they are above the law. But my orientation's going to be to move forward

The U.S. should not ban funding for international family planning groups that perform abortions and/or lobby for abortion rights. These excessively broad conditions on grants and assistance awards are unwarranted. Moreover, they have undermined efforts to promote safe and effective voluntary family planning programs in foreign nations.

President Obama should loosen restrictions on federally funded embryonic stem cell research. Barack Obama, the US president-elect, will use executive powers to reverse his predecessor's policies on stem cell research

The $825 billion stimulus price tag is sufficient. President Obama won House approval on Wednesday for an $819 billion economic recovery plan

Congress should pass President Obama's $819 billion stimulus package. “This recovery plan will save or create more than three million new jobs over the next few years."

Kirsten Gillibrand is a good choice to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate. Governor Paterson made a wonderful choice in appointing Kirsten Gillibrand...

Democrats should reject Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate. Best resolution would be for the Governor to resign his office and allow a lawful and appropriate process of succession to take place.

Tom Daschle was a good choice to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. Obama selects Daschle as HHS Secretary

Tim Kaine is a good choice for Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Share a pragmatic, progressive philosophy with the new chairman, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.

Barack Obama should not give up his Blackberry when he becomes President. They're going to pry it out of my hands.

Leon Panetta is a good choice to head the CIA. Fully versed in international affairs and crisis management.

The pursuit of Osama bin Laden should be a top priority in President Obama's agenda. I think capturing or killing bin Laden is a critical aspect of stamping out al Qaeda.

Pastor Rick Warren was a good choice to give the invocation at Barack Obama's inaugural. There will be a wide range of views at my inauguration and that's how it should be...that's what America is about.

Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. She is an American of tremendous stature who will have my complete confidence, who knows many of the world’s leaders, who will command respect in every capital, and who will clearly have the ability to advance our interests around the world