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.
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.
I think it's about respect. And George W. Bush was not respected in the world.
I think it actually -- as a political matter, frankly, I think it kind of complicates his work here at home, makes it a little harder, because expectations will be all that much higher.
I think it does. And frankly, it's kind of cheap shot, they owe it to 'American Idol'... He has used deadly force and is stepping it up in the tribal regions in Pakistan and of course in Afghanistan.
The only way to stop Iran from obtaining a bomb -- at least I believe -- is to change the regime.
Even more important than the dialogue with Iran is the setup that President Obama did going into this.
You have to have force backing -- you have to obviously have the credible threat of force backing the diplomacy.
Is President Obama mix of diplomacy and pressure working? Is he getting results or just lip service?
That kind of macho posturing did not strengthen America, it made us weaker.





