10/20/2012
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"The President-elect has repeatedly asserted that we must more effectively integrate our military and civilian tools of national power."
"America has both a moral obligation and a responsibility for security that demands we confront Iraq's humanitarian crisis."
"The Obama administration will support tough, aggressive, and direct diplomacy, without preconditions, with our adversaries."
"President-elect Obama has pledged to work actively from the beginning of his administration to help Israel and the Palestinians achieve peace and security through a two-state solution."