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Hillary Clinton on Foreign Policy
2012: Take a harder line with Russia's Putin. (Jun 2014)
2009: Chose Japan as first destination to emphasize alliance. (Jun 2014)
Some world leaders are still misogynistic. (Jun 2014)
Idealistic realism: embody hybrid rather than categorizing. (Jun 2014)
Eastern Europe in NATO keeps Putin from moving beyond Crimea. (Jun 2014)
End the Cuban embargo; that will shift onus to Castros. (Jun 2014)
Smart power: combine civil society & traditional diplomacy. (May 2014)
Does US still have what it takes to lead? Yes!. (May 2014)
Distinguish inherited problems from new ones & opportunities. (May 2014)
"Smart power" combines diplomacy and development. (Sep 2013)
Work toward Arab Spring not being hijacked by extremists. (Jan 2013)
Afghan women are better off, but we must prevent reversal. (Jan 2013)
America is the "indispensable nation". (Jun 2012)
Ceremonial role abroad as First Lady, but no NSC meetings. (Jun 2012)
Focus on BRICs: Brazil, Russia, India, China, & South Africa. (Jun 2012)
New American Moment: new ways of global leadership. (Jun 2012)
Obama: Her stature abroad meant she carries message further. (May 2010)
2009: Regrets US not part of International Criminal Court. (May 2010)
2007: Traveled to Iraq & Afghanistan before announcement. (Jan 2010)
2007: Naive to meet with leaders of Iran & North Korea. (Aug 2009)
Commit to helping people abroad before committing troops. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Accomplished but exaggerated foreign experience. (Mar 2008)
Meet with Cuban leaders only after evidence of change. (Feb 2008)
Diplomacy with Iran & Cuba, but no presidential meetings. (Feb 2008)
Bill made deal with Kazakhs to bring in HIV drugs. (Feb 2008)
Establish leadership & moral authority via multilateralism. (Dec 2007)
Deeply involved with Bill Clintons foreign policy team. (Dec 2007)
Operate from a position of strength, but not confrontation. (Dec 2007)
2001 speech to AIPAC pledges money for Israeli military. (Nov 2007)
Supported strong funding for international development. (Oct 2007)
Cuba deserves peaceful transition to freedom & democracy. (Sep 2007)
Should not telegraph our adversaries about preconditions. (Aug 2007)
US support & no-fly zone, but UN troops on ground in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
Arabic and Muslim countries take women leaders seriously. (Jul 2007)
Diplomacy yes; propaganda no; when meeting enemy leaders. (Jul 2007)
Allegedly pro-PLO in 1960; but pro-Israel by 1981. (Jul 2007)
NATO-enforced no-fly zone to end Darfur genocide. (Jun 2007)
Supported Palestine in 1998, before Bill officially did. (May 2007)
Obligation to support Israel with more than foreign aid. (Oct 2005)
Support UN reform because US benefits. (Oct 2005)
1995: Spoke as voice of United States on Latin America trip. (Jun 2004)
Supports USAID projects in developing world. (Nov 2003)
Focus on women's rights in international policy. (Nov 2003)
Alienated Jewish voters by kissing Mrs. Arafat. (Oct 2001)
Engage in world affairs, including human rights. (Oct 2000)
Human rights are central to our objectives abroad. (Oct 2000)
Keep Cuban embargo; pay UN bills. (Oct 2000)
Smartest strategic choice is peace. (Nov 1999)
Puerto Rico: Stop using live ammo at Vieques. (Oct 1999)
Foreign aid spending is only 1%; lead by remaining engaged. (Feb 1997)
Supports micro-loans to third-world women. (Sep 1995)
China
China never fits neatly into category like friend or rival. (Jun 2014)
Freedom of navigation & open access in South China Sea. (Jun 2012)
Boycott Olympic ceremony to pressure China on Tibet & Sudan. (Apr 2008)
Establish coherent diplomatic approach toward China. (Dec 2007)
China respects us if we call them on human rights breaches. (Dec 2007)
FactCheck: Chinese did black out Hillary, but DID invite her. (Dec 2007)
Our fiscal responsibility undercuts Chinese power over us. (Aug 2007)
China: criticized authoritarianism with women & children. (Dec 1999)
Israel & Palestine
Political restraint against Iran's Ahmadinejad was a mistake. (Jun 2014)
Middle East
2011: we abandoned Egypt's Mubarak too readily. (Jun 2014)
Political Hotspots
1998: organized women's peace conference in Northern Ireland. (Jun 2014)
2009: Northern Ireland shows any adversaries can make good. (Jun 2014)
Push Russia on press freedom; they've killed 20 journalists. (Jun 2014)
Committed to maintaining economic embargo against Cuba. (Dec 2008)
Voting Record
Would use very vigorous and bipartisan diplomacy. (Feb 2008)
Dems believe in fighting terror with cooperation. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power. (Oct 2008)
Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
Progressive Internationalism: globalize with US pre-eminence. (Aug 2000)
Increase aid to avert humanitarian crisis in Congo. (Dec 2005)
Implement Darfur Peace Agreement with UN peacekeeping force. (Feb 2008)
Acknowledge the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. (Mar 2007)
Urge Venezuela to re-open dissident radio & TV stations. (May 2007)
Call for Burma's junta to release political prisoners. (Jun 2007)
Develop a strategy to protect civilians in Darfur. (Feb 2007)
Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO. (Jan 2008)
Condemn violence by Chinese government in Tibet. (Apr 2008)
Sanction Mugabe until Zimbabwe transitions to democracy. (Apr 2008)
Pressure friendly Arab states to end Israeli boycott. (Oct 2007)
Hillary Clinton on Homeland Security
Benghazi: Figure out what happened to prevent repeating. (Sep 2013)
Congress' tight security money partly caused Benghazi. (Jan 2013)
Benghazi was a tragedy, but we get it right 99% of the time. (Jan 2013)
Described Benghazi as "armed militants" in "act of terror". (Jan 2013)
Benghazi was a tragedy but we get security right 99% of time. (Jan 2013)
We responded to Benghazi immediately, and for the long run. (Jan 2013)
Worked with Libya before Benghazi, but they had no capacity. (Jan 2013)
Smart Power: blend of military power and soft power. (Jun 2012)
Long-held pro-defense spending stance; not a move to center. (Mar 2008)
AdWatch: Ensured health coverage for Guard & Reserve. (Dec 2007)
Examine registering 18-year-old women for selective service. (Dec 2007)
National security is more important than human rights. (Nov 2007)
2001: Called for wrath on those who attacked America on 9/11. (Nov 2007)
FactCheck: Yes, in 2006 condoned exceptions on torture. (Oct 2007)
Torture cannot be American policy, period. (Sep 2007)
Wants to repeal dont-ask-dont-tell, but not until 2009. (Aug 2007)
Should have criticized JCC for calling homosexuality immoral. (Aug 2007)
Opposed to draft, but register women for draft. (Jul 2007)
Forgive student loans for universal national service. (Jul 2007)
Administration secrecy shreds the Constitution. (Jun 2007)
9/11: Got $20B to rebuild lower Manhattan. (Jun 2007)
Served on Armed Services Committee & was always prepared. (Jun 2007)
Fund first responders with extra $1.7 billion. (Mar 2007)
Homeland security not simply about reorganizing bureaucracy. (Oct 2006)
Marshal resources against proliferation of nuclear weapons. (Jan 2006)
There is no safe haven for the terrorists. (Jan 2006)
Consistently supported tough anti-terrorism measures. (Oct 2005)
Hillary hugs hawkish line on terrorism. (Oct 2005)
Our troops are stretched; so increase size of military. (Sep 2005)
Muscle, not rhetoric, leads to strong homeland security. (Sep 2005)
Leadership role on Senate Armed Services Committee. (Feb 2004)
At age 27, tried and failed to enlist in Marines. (Feb 2004)
Send 70% of homeland security funding to cities & counties. (Feb 2004)
I despise terrorism and the nihilism it represents. (Nov 2003)
Supports funding research on missile defense. (Oct 2000)
Nixon should have been impeached for bombing Cambodia. (Dec 1999)
A safe world needs the nuclear test ban treaty. (Sep 1999)
Benghazi
Dozens of Benghazi attackers had dozens of motives. (May 2014)
Benghazi security was simply inadequate in a dangerous city. (May 2014)
Benghazi talking points were written by CIA for Congress. (May 2014)
Benghazi: focused on rescue & prevention, not retrospection. (May 2014)
Voting Record
Passed legislation to treat veterans traumatic brain injury. (Jan 2008)
Proposed Federal Interoperable Communication & Safety Act. (Oct 2006)
Voted NO on cutting $221M in benefits to Filipinos who served in WWII US Army. (Apr 2008)
Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill maintaining role of women in armed forces. (May 2005)
Sponsored bill for increased security of radiation sources. (May 2005)
Extend reserve retirement pay parity back to 9/11. (Dec 2007)
Improve mental health care benefits for returning veterans. (Jun 2008)
Restore habeas corpus for detainees in the War on Terror. (Jun 2007)
Establish global strategy to defeat al Qaeda. (Feb 2008)