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On the recordMay 7, 2008
I think that what people are looking for is good judgment. They're looking for somebody who is going to be able to assess the very real risks that are out there and deploy our forces, not just military, but diplomatic, political, economic, cultural, in a way that makes the American people safe.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the importance of good judgment in national security.

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