We're not going to defeat terrorist networks that operates in 80 countries through an occupation of Iraq. We're not going to deny the nuclear ambitions of Iran by refusing to pursue direct diplomacy alongside our allies. We're not going secure American people and promote American values with empty bluster.
Obama outlines his foreign policy approach, advocating for diplomacy over military action.
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If I had a blame pie for why politics is so polarised and why we're seeing a rise of populism in many places, it's because of that information that is going into our brains every day.
The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views.
I think when we act on that basis, it doesn't always work out, but over time things do get better.
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