Jim DeMint actually said...

So I think the United States is at its best when we live our values and live our interests, try to influence others to meet our national security priorities, but not do so in a way that tries to impose upon other people what we believe.

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Advocates for a balanced approach to foreign policy that respects other nations' autonomy.

03/15/2011

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