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Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. President Obama hit a home run with his nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

President Obama's national security policies are decreasing the threat of terrorist attacks in the U.S. I guarantee you we are safer today, our interests are more secure today than they were any time during the eight years" of the Bush administration.

Paying taxes is patriotic. "It's time to be patriotic."

The U.S. should negotiate with the Taliban. the United States likely will try this approach.

The ban on taking pictures of flag-draped coffins returning from war should be overturned. The idea that they're essentially snuck back into the country under the cover of night so that no one can see that their casket has arrived I just think is wrong

Leon Panetta is a good choice to head the CIA. I think he’ll be as good as any CIA director we ever had.

Governor Blagojevich should resign. "We write to insist that you step down as Governor of Illinois..."

The pursuit of Osama bin Laden should be a top priority in President Obama's agenda. Top priority.

Caroline Kennedy is a good choice to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate. And ... personally, I feel a great affection to -- for Caroline Kennedy.

Barack Obama's national security team is "Satisfactory." most talented national security team ever assembled.

Barack Obama should offer Hillary Clinton the position of Secretary of State. totally in support of it.

The U.S. should not promote democracy through military force. "far cry from being able to impose it."

Barack Obama won the first 2008 presidential debate hosted by Jim Lehrer. "John was on his strongest turf today and he lost. I think it's going to be fatal."

The proposed U.S. nulcear accord with India is in the best interests of America. Called the "driving force" behind the accord

Georgia should become a member of NATO. Co-Sponsor of S.RES.439: Expressing strong support for a NATO Membership Action Plan with Georgia

Iraq should not be the central front in the war on terror. "Afghanistan—the central front in our war against Al Qaeda"

Michelle Obama will be an asset for her husband in the general election. "This woman is gonna be the finest First Lady this country has ever had. She is incredible."

Military experience is not an important qualification for the presidency. "We don't need as a commander-in-chief a war hero," Biden emphasized. John's a war hero. We need someone with some wisdom"

The NSA surveillance program is not constitutional. Illegal Expansion of Presidential Power

The U.S. should provide economic aid to Pakistan. "A significant increase in non-security aid, guaranteed for a long period, would help persuade the Pakistani populace that America is not a fair-weather friend but an all-weather friend"

President Clinton should not have been impeached. Biden (D-DE), Not Guilty

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. Biden is a co-sponsor of S. 22.

The U.S. government should not privatize the Postal Service. Biden co-sponsored the "Mail Delivery Protection Act"

George W. Bush's comments to the Knesset were not appropriate. "outrageous, outrageous"

Congress should not place a moratorium on earmarks. Biden voted against the moratorium in the Senate

Hillary Clinton should not drop out of the presidential race. "As a former president said, we should chill out."

What role should the U.S. play, if any, in the Israel-Palestine peace process? An active role. U.S. leaders should actively pressure both sides to seek a peaceful resolution. Biden says MIddle East project starts with peace in Israel and Palestine

Fidel Castro has had a negative effect on Cuba. BIDEN Issues Statement on the Resignation of Cuban President Fidel Castro

Kosovo should be recognized as an independent state. Biden co-sponsored resolution to recognize Kosovo

The Department of Homeland Security has not been effective. the Department of Homeland Security has inadequately responded to the country’s security challenges.

The U.S. should be a member state of the U.N. United Nations “an essential forum for the advancement of U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.”

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. "Anyone seeking the Presidency who doesn't understand that waterboarding is torture should not be leading American troops"

Legislation should be passed requiring Congressional approval for an attack on Iran. "The president has no authority to unilaterally attack Iran, and if he does I will move to impeach"

The religious beliefs of a candidate should not affect the way people vote. "I don't think it should matter to the American public whether I'm a practice practicing Catholic or I'm a Buddhist or I'm an atheist"

The Afghanistan-Pakistan region should have the higher priority in the War on Terrorism. "We've got things backwards"

Congress should not approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia. "Thus far, the justification for the sale has not been made to me"

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Biden opposes telecom immunity

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Biden supported D.C. voting act

The United States should not allow Mexican trucks to transport goods on U.S. highways. Biden voted against the pilot program

The social security payroll tax should apply to annual income earned beyond $97,500. Biden Would Apply Tax To Income Now Exempted