Barack Obama actually said...

We have got to have a clear strategic vision that uses all of our power, our economic power, our diplomatic power, our intellectual power, as well as our military power, to help make this world safer.

Context

Obama calls for a comprehensive strategy to address global security challenges.

07/20/2008

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