Already this decade of war has caused many to question the nature of America's engagement around the world. Some would have America retreat from our responsibility as an anchor of global security and embrace an isolation that ignores the very real threats that we face. Others would have America overextend, confronting every evil that can be found abroad.
President Obama discusses the challenges of America's global engagement and the need for a balanced approach.
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