Important differences between Hillary Clinton and the Ghoul on foreign policy

[calteacherguy]

Hillary Clinton's Plan:

America is stronger when we lead the world through alliances and build our foreign policy on a strong foundation of bipartisan consensus. As president, Hillary will lead by the words of the Declaration of Independence, which pledged "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind."

We know we need global coalitions to tackle global problems like climate change, poverty, AIDS, and terrorism. And to keep our country safe, we need to start engaging our enemies again. During the Cold War, with missiles pointed at us, we never stopped talking to the Soviet Union. That didn't mean we agreed with them or approved of them. But it did mean we came to understand them -- and that was crucial to confronting the threats they posed.

Hillary knows that America must remain a preeminent leader for peace and freedom, willing to work in concert with other nations and institutions to reach common goals. Hillary has put forth an aggressive plan to support public schools in developing countries in an effort to achieve universal primary education for the 77 million children around the world who aren't in school because they are too poor.

As First Lady and U.S. senator, Hillary visited more than 80 countries and met countless world leaders as America's representative. In the Senate, Hillary has continued to promote America's interests through her work on international affairs.

Senator Clinton takes very seriously the threats we face from terrorism. She believes President Bush's singular focus on Iraq has distracted him from waging the war on terror effectively and emboldened our enemies. As president, she will be tough and smart in combating terrorism."


The Ghoul's Plan:

"I will keep America on the offense in the terrorists' war on us." (#1 of his 12 "commitments").



IRAQ

Hillary's Plan:

America is ready for a leader who will end the war in Iraq
Hillary opposes permanent bases in Iraq. She believes we may need a vastly reduced residual force to train Iraqi troops, provide logistical support, and conduct counterterrorism operations. But that is not a permanent force, and she has been clear that she does not plan a permanent occupation.

In addition to capping troop levels, Hillary's Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 2007 would:

Require President Bush to begin removing the troops from Iraq within 90 days of passage, or Congress will revoke authorization for the war.

Put an end to the blank check to the Iraqi government and give them real benchmarks with real consequences if they fail to meet them.

Require the Secretary of Defense to certify that all troops sent to Iraq have the training and equipment they need.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/iraq/

The Ghoul's Plan:

Giuliani prays for the success of our troops in Iraq and their safe return home. But he believes setting an artificial timetable for withdrawal from Iraq now would be a terrible mistake, because it would only embolden our enemies. Iraq is only one front in the larger war on terror, and failure there would lead to a broader and bloodier regional conflict in the near future. Building an accountable Iraq will assist in reducing the threat of terrorism.

http://www.joinrudy2008.com/issues/

[calteacherguy]

1. Kick. Maybe the anti-Hillary crowd will finally open their eyes. Ya think? nt

[emilyg]

2. Thanks.

[illinoisprogressive]

3. So, she uses more words and panders but, she still likes torture and bombing