Barack Obama

If those efforts fail, then the U.S. will not participate.

We must stand up to prejudice in all of its forms--including the scourge of anti-Semitism.

We want to review what we can do to that end but, unfortunately, there are indications that this conference will be just as deeply flawed.

It is in America's national interest to continue to support activities that are measurable successes, are consistent with our values, and improve our security.

I support the 'one China' policy of the U.S., adherence to the three U.S.-PRC joint communiques concerning Taiwan, and observance of the Taiwan Relations Act.

I share that view and believe that it is important that the United States seek to rebuild a relationship of trust with Taiwan, and support for Taiwan's robust democracy.

The U.S. should support and participate in ongoing efforts with our allies and partners in the region to assemble an international coalition.

We should support and participate in ongoing efforts with our European allies and assemble an international coalition that will exert a collective will on Iran.

We are committed to helping Israel and the Palestinians achieve their goal of two states living side by side in peace and security.

The Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism is a key post in enabling the United States to fulfill this mission.

Religious persecution is anathema to Americans. We believe in the freedom to worship.

We will only lift sanctions based on North Korean performance.

The North Koreans must live up to their commitments and fully and verifiably dismantle all of their nuclear weapons programs and proliferation activities.

The concept of 'privileged interests' has no place in today's Europe.

Russia must know that its relations with the West will be harmed by a failure to implement all the provisions of the cease-fire agreement it signed.

We need to ensure that we do as much as possible to engage a wide range of Pakistan's democratically elected civilian leaders.

If countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from the United States.

We seek to help Armenia strengthen the security, prosperity, and freedom of its citizens.

I will work to reverse our U.N. arrears and to ensure that our funding requests fully reflect our financial obligations.

We intend to strengthen these civilian capacities, recruiting our best and brightest to take on this challenge.

It is not time to lift the embargo on Cuba, especially since it provides an important source of leverage for further change on the island.

I take very seriously our responsibility under the Taiwan Relations Act to make available to Taiwan defense articles and services that will enable it to maintain a sufficient self defense capability.

Human rights violations based on sexual orientation must be part and parcel of any conversations we have about human rights.

We have consistently supported modernizing NAFTA so that it works for Americans and working people and the environment.

I commend the Bush administration for its announced willingness to cooperate with the ICC in the Darfur investigation.