Barack Obama actually said...

We are not going to defeat terrorist networks that operate in 80 countries through an occupation of Iraq. We are not going to deny the nuclear operations of Iran by refusing to pursue direct diplomacy, alongside our allies.

Context

Obama discusses his foreign policy approach, advocating for diplomacy over military action.

10/21/2008

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