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.
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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Date of foreign policy debate
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Supports "bringing a responsible end" to the war in IraqOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
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Calls for the "marshaling of a global effort" against WMD'sOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
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Supports strengthening relationship with Mexico with secure borders and attainable naturalizationOn the Issues: Barack Obama on Foreign Policy
