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The U.S. can stabilize Afghanistan. With a new approach, we can finally make good on the many promises we made to the Afghan people back in 2001—and the promise we made to the American people of a safer world.

The Obama Administration should not issue a statement of support to the Iranian election uprising. Returning to harsh criticism would erase progress, empower hard-liners and undercut those in support of a better relationship.

Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. Sotomayor blends "an excellent mind coupled with real world empathy but also passes Justice Potter Stewart's famous test of someone who is neither liberal nor conservative but simply a great judge."

Kathleen Sebelius is a good choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Votes to confirm nomination

President Obama's first 100 days were satisfactory. These first hundred days will forever be compared favorably to Roosevelt and Reagan for the change in priorities an American president delivered.

The ban on taking pictures of flag-draped coffins returning from war should be overturned. asked the White House to roll back the ban that was put in place in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush.

Janet Napolitano is a good choice for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. General Jones and Governor Napolitano are bright, strategic thinkers dedicated to the security of the nation.

Barack Obama should keep Robert Gates on as U.S. Secretary of Defense. Secretary Gates brings not just institutional knowledge but a keen understanding of the global challenge we face...

Israel's military action in Gaza has been appropriate. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. Co-Sponsored Israel Resolution

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

Hillary Clinton is a good choice for Barack Obama's Secretary of State. Hillary Clinton will bring her years of experience and her remarkable intellect to the effort to restore our alliances and advance the President's agenda in the world.

Eric Holder is a good choice for U.S. Attorney General. Eric Holder will lend integrity and experience to the Justice Department.

Barack Obama's national security team is "Satisfactory." terrific national security team

What should be the United States' strategy in Iraq? Gradually withdraw military forces from Iraq over the next year regardless of the country's political climate. Kerry sets deadline for Iraq

The U.S. should provide economic aid to Pakistan. Co-sponsored S 3263 to provide Pakistan with $7.5Bn in Aid

Joseph Biden was a good choice for Obama's vice presidential candidate. "Joe Biden is ready to help Barack Obama provide Americans with change we can truly believe in."

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

The federal government should subsidize Amtrak. Kerry voted to reauthorize Amtrak.

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

If the U.S. Supreme Court had not intervened, Al Gore would have won the 2000 presidential election. "He won once, he just didn't get inaugurated"

George W. Bush's comments to the Knesset were not appropriate. "It's absolutely shameless that an American President would use a speech in front of a foreign government to launch such a petty political attack."

Congress should not suspend the gas and diesel tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2008. "What Barack Obama is offering in this gas price issue is real leadership"

Undecided superdelegates should declare their preference for the Democratic presidential nominee before the convention. Kerry agrees with Dean; superdelegates should state their preference by July 1st

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

Hillary Clinton should not drop out of the presidential race. "She has every right to continue to fight"

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. "leaves its scars on a democratic society"

The DNC should not allow delegates from Michigan and Florida to be seated after the primaries. John Kerry: Florida doesn't matter

The Guantanamo detention center should be closed. Kerry co-sponsored bill to close Guantanamo

Superdelegates should not be able to shift the balance to one candidate if the majority of voters favored a different candidate. A mistake and disastrous

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. Kerry voted to strike immunity provisions for telecom providers

Presidential campaigns should be funded through the public financing system. Co-sponsored Presidential Funding Act of 2007 (S.2412)

Barack Obama will win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "Obama can be, will be, and should be the next president of the United States"

Barack Obama should win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. "Obama has the best potential to bring about transformational change''

The presidential primary system should not be replaced "If it's not broke don't fix it"

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. Kerry co-sponsored D. C. House Voting Rights Act of 2007

Based on the information available at the time of the invasion of Iraq, it was justified. Kerry Voted For War In '02

The social security payroll tax should apply to annual income earned beyond $97,500. Kerry "floated" idea in his election campaign

The U.S. should not declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Kerry against Kyl Amendment, which would declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization

Presidential candidates should not refuse to accept money from lobbyists. He raised more money than any senator other in the past 15 years