I transmit herewith notice of a 1-year continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

We definitely need Germany's help on issues like Iran so that we can, you know, solve this issue diplomatically.

America is proud to stand with Liberia.

I will make decisions about our troop presence in Iraq and Afghanistan based upon the considered judgment of those who wear the uniform.

The fight for Iraq is critical to the security of the American people.

The return on our success means that we are slowly beginning to bring some of our forces home.

By taking the fight to the enemy in Iraq, we will defeat the terrorists there so we do not have to face them here at home.

This concept of stability has—foreign policy ought to promote stability as opposed to freedom has led to dangers.

When we break out of the conventional thinking and we start reaching out to friend and foe alike, then I am absolutely confident that we can restore America's leadership in the world.

I opposed the war in Iraq.

bring our troops home and bring the war to a responsible end.

No more extended tours.

When I am president America will once again be the country that stands up to these deplorable tactics.

I will not be a President who extends tours for our Guard units overseas, while Americans are stranded on rooftops right here at home.

Torture is how you set back America's standing in the world, not how you strengthen it.

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war.

The war in Iraq should never have been fought.

I will begin to remove our troops from Iraq immediately.