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The U.S. can stabilize Afghanistan. "We need a military force tailored in size to achieve a specific, clearly defined objective, improved governance."

Sonia Sotomayor is a good choice to replace Justice Souter. Her outstanding intellectual achievements -- as a student, attorney and judge -- make her one of the most qualified nominees in many years.

President Obama should not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Bush Administration policies. "I think the president is taking exactly the right approach. His approach is he's about the future."

Timothy Geithner should remain Secretary of the Treasury. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has full confidence in the Treasury secretary, said her spokesman, Brendan Daly.

President Obama's first 100 days were satisfactory. "a great success"

Congress should investigate the Bush Administration's interrogation policies. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday endorsed the establishment of a formal truth commission to investigate Bush administration anti-terrorism policies

President Obama should loosen restrictions on federally funded embryonic stem cell research. While Ms. Pelosi has said she would prefer a quick legislative repeal of the Bush administration’s restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, she indicated that she would go along if Mr. Obama chooses to act more quickly through executive order.

Timothy Geithner is a good choice for Barack Obama's Treasury Secretary. "I think he's very talented and he has the confidence of the president of the United States."

The $825 billion stimulus price tag is sufficient. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday touted a $825 billion stimulus package

Tom Daschle was a good choice to be Barack Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services. Tom Daschle’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services and his selection as Director of the new White House Office of Health Reform is great news for all Americans worried about the cost and quality of their health care, and for the milli

The post-cease fire Israeli air strikes in Gaza were justified. "Hamas and its supporters must understand that Gaza cannot and will not be allowed to be a sanctuary for attacks on Israel."

Barack Obama's national security team is "Satisfactory." reflects national priorities and will meet our global challenges.

Sarah Palin was not a good choice for John McCain's vice presidential candidate. John McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin raises serious questions about his judgment

Joseph Biden was a good choice for Obama's vice presidential candidate. First of all, let me say it's an excellent choice

The Democrats will win more seats in the 2008 elections. "In the next election, I know that we will strengthen our majorities, increase their numbers..."

Barack Obama will win the 2008 presidential election. "...we will have a Democratic president in the White House..."

Congress should pass the Webb-Hagel G.I. Bill. "This legislation is wise; it has consensus; it brings us together in a bipartisan way"

George W. Bush's comments to the Knesset were not appropriate. "I think what the president did in that regard is beneath the dignity of the office of president"

Undocumented immigrants who file income tax returns should not receive tax rebates. "Will take legislative action to clarify and underscore this prohibition."

Congress should not suspend the gas and diesel tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2008. Pelosi Opposes Gas Tax Moratorium

Hillary Clinton should not drop out of the presidential race. "I think the election has to run its course"

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. "torture is wrong"

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama should not run on the same ticket. "I think that ticket either way is impossible"

The Afghanistan-Pakistan region should have the higher priority in the War on Terrorism. Full attention that should have been on Afghanistan

Fidel Castro has had a negative effect on Cuba. He was the public face of an oppressive regime

The DNC should not allow delegates from Michigan and Florida to be seated after the primaries. "Florida and Michigan primaries shouldn't decide who wins the party's nomination"

Superdelegates should not be able to shift the balance to one candidate if the majority of voters favored a different candidate. Superdelegates struggle over whether to lead or follow their constituents in presidential race

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) should not include immunity for telecom companies. “We cannot even consider providing immunity unless we know exactly what we are providing immunity from"

The District of Columbia should have a seat in Congress. "This legislation corrects a serious flaw in our democracy."

Congress should not pass an income tax surcharge to help finance the Iraq War. "I am opposed to a war surtax"

The U.S. should not extend military soldiers' tours of duty. "An unacceptable price for our troops and their families to pay"

The surge in military troops has not made progress in Iraq. "surge in Iraq has not accomplished its goal"

Iraq should not be the central front in the war on terror. "Real War On Terror Is In Afghanistan"

The U.S. should negotiate with Syria directly. Pelosi's trip to Syria

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign. "I Believe We Need A New Attorney General"

President Bush should not pardon Scooter Libby. "A callous disregard in handling sensitive national security infomation"

The U.S. should not build a missile defense shield. "We Do Not Need A Missile Defense"

The War on Terror has not been effective. Bush should read intelligence . . .

No parental involvement should be required in the abortion decision of a minor. No Parental Involvement

President Bush should not be impeached. In a November 8, 2006, New York Times article (and elsewhere), Pelosi is quoted as saying: “I...