Obama quote on invading Pakistan. Rudy says he didn't agree with
Obama despite what George says. Rudy repeats that he would maintain
his options but talks about importance of past efforts to work with
Musharraf. Romney repeats that it is silly to say we're going to
invade unilaterally on national TV. George replays Bush's
inauguration speech touting democracy and then mentions problems
with elections in Middle East. Huckabee says wouldn't force
democracy on others and shouldn't be focus of foreign policy.
Rather than realism sounds isolationism. Ron Paul similarly argues
to spread democracy by example. Again chiding the "neo-cons" and
nation building. Rudy says democracy is not immediately going to
elections and requires rule of law and stability. Says sometimes it
is a long-term goal and going to elections so quickly may be a
mistake. Works in reference to New York City -- people don't have
civil rights if afraid for their safety. McCain agrees with Rudy
that rule of law is key and naive to say never use nuclear power or
invade Pakistan (referring back to Obama). Quotes JFK on bearing
any burden and importance of advocating human rights. Romney agrees
that democracy not defined by a vote. Does say he's not a carbon
copy of Bush on view of democracy but talks about importance of
values. Criticizes Ron Paul isolationism.
topics:
Foreign Policy, Law, Pakistan
