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• Often criticized for his lack of foreign affairs experience,USA Today: The big question about Barack Obama (January 17, 2007) President Barack Obama has made a point of outlining his foreign policy platform during his campaign for the office. On September 26, 2008, Obama and Republican candidate John McCain engaged in a debate on foreign policy at the University of Mississippi.

• Fast Facts

  1. Date of foreign policy debate: September 26, 2008
  2. Location of foreign policy debate: University of Mississippi
  3. Supports "bringing a responsible end" to the war in IraqOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  4. Calls for the "marshaling of a global effort" against WMD'sOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  5. Has publicly denounced HamasOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  6. Supports a guest worker programOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  7. Believes that NAFTA needs to be amendedOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  8. Advocates loosening restrictions on CubaOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  9. Wants to strengthen NATOOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
  10. Supports strengthening relationship with Mexico with secure borders and attainable naturalizationOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy

• Iraq War

  Obama indicated that he intends to have all U.S. combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months of taking office.BarackObama: Plan for Ending the War in Iraq (September 12, 2007) Obama believes that the U.S. military presence in Iraq is hindering the development of a sufficient Iraqi defense force.

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