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Paul Begala

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Paul Begala is a prominent American political consultant, strategist, and television personality, best known for his role as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been influential in shaping political discourse and strategy in the United States. Begala has also made a name for himself as a commentator on various news networks, where he provides insights on political issues and campaigns.

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Oct 8, 2009

I think it's about respect. And George W. Bush was not respected in the world.

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Oct 8, 2009

I think it might actually help around the world a good bit. Because anything that boosts America's stature in the world is a good thing.

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Sep 27, 2009

Is President Obama's 'Talk of Talk' seen as a sign of weakness?

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Sep 27, 2009

Is President Obama mix of diplomacy and pressure working? Is he getting results or just lip service?

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Sep 27, 2009

I think it's because of President Obama's diplomacy, his work, and his recasting of American foreign policy.

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Sep 27, 2009

The only way to stop Iran from obtaining a bomb -- at least I believe -- is to change the regime.

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Sep 27, 2009

That kind of macho posturing did not strengthen America, it made us weaker.

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Sep 27, 2009

You want us to talk to them from a position of strength and from an allied position of strength.

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Sep 27, 2009

You have to have force backing -- you have to obviously have the credible threat of force backing the diplomacy.

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Sep 27, 2009

Even more important than the dialogue with Iran is the setup that President Obama did going into this.

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