Senator Obama on Foreign Policy to Wilson Foundation

A quick summary of the Senator’s points may indicate that he is not connecting with the common voter, but maybe that’s a good thing.

1. No international policy based on false principles
a. leave Iraq judiciously

2. Keep nuclear weapons from terrorists

3. Political and educational programs to combat terrorists

a. Engage Middle East players re. Iraq. Never negotiate out of fear, never fear to negotiate. Stop talking tough and doing nothing.

b. Revive Voice of America

c. President will speak to Islamic nations about partnership in America

4. Follow the Geneva convention-rule of law
No more wiretap/spy on protesters.
FISA court reinstated
Screen cargo
Energy protected
Disrupt Al Qaeda recruiting in prisons

Requires effort from all especially younger generation

Valid basic principles, somewhat vague, and not as charismatic as usual.