September 7, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved11:51 PM
U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants should not become citizens at birth.

America should join most of the countries of the world and require more the than location of birth to determine citizenship
September 6, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved1:59 AM
Current gun control laws are too strict.

I oppose any law requiring registration of, or restricting the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition to law-abiding ci...
September 5, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved1:31 PM
General election debates should include third party candidates.

It's time to end the two parties' streak of having the stage all to themselves
August 13, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved12:19 AM
The U.S. should not spend money on foreign aid.

Moreover, foreign aid has proved to be a drain on the U.S. economy while doing little good for the recipients.
Opinion of Bob Barr approved12:19 AM
The U.S. should negotiate with Iran directly.

but any nonproliferation strategy must begin with diplomacy and include a willingness to address the other side
Opinion of Bob Barr approved12:18 AM
Legislation should be passed requiring Congressional approval for an attack on Iran.

the power to declare war on Iran lies with the Congress, not the president
August 2, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved10:04 PM
Local and state governments should not be able to use eminent domain to acquire and transfer properties that have public benefits for private uses.

Private property should not be seized absent an overwhelming public interest, including actual use by the public
July 23, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved2:37 PM
Based on the information available now, the invasion of Iraq was not justified.

"The invasion and occupation of Iraq were two separate mistakes, which collectively have cost thousands of American lives and hundreds of billions of ...
July 22, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved9:38 PM
The U.S. should not set up permanent military bases in Iraq.

"Unlike Republicans, who are calling for essentially permanent bases in Iraq, and Democrats, who have done nothing to counter Republican calls for an ...
Opinion of Bob Barr approved9:36 PM
The U.S. government should not provide universal healthcare.

Today’s health care problems are complex, but the solution is not socialized medicine in any form
Opinion of Bob Barr approved4:17 PM
The U.S. should not set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq.

"While I support an exit from Iraq as quickly as possible, I would not publicly announce a timetable to our adversaries"
July 21, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved3:31 PM
Preemptive military strikes can be justified.

"There is no imminent threat, and only an imminent threat can ever justify a preemptive strike"
July 18, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved11:50 AM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should not be nationalized.

"Government must get out of the mortgage business."
July 9, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved1:39 PM
June 27, 2008
Opinion of Bob Barr approved11:40 AM
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