10. War in
Iraq worth cost in American lives?
B. Every life is precious, (annecdote), Iraq was a threat, spread
liberty.
B. It is worth it.
K. We can make it worth the cost. I have a 4-point plan.
B. (Once again harping on sending wrong message.)
K. If you break it you fix it. Bush has no plan to fix it and I do.
11. Timeline for ending US military involvement in Iraq?
K. If my plan is successful, 6 months. US will not stay long-term.
B. 100k native troops and police trained.
B. Kerry insulted Iraqi PM. Bad idea, sending wrong message.
K. PM said terrorists pouring in. I can improve worst-case scenario.
B. That's why we need to stay in. Iraqi is the terrorist battleground.
12. Iraqi experience make it more or less likely to do it again
elsewhere?
B. Hope I never have to. Sending clear messages means war less likely.
K. "Enemy attacked us." Hussein didn't attack us, it was Bin Laden.
K. (Again) US outsourced job of capturing Bin Laden to warlords.
K. Sanctions would have worked against Hussein. [Serbia you fool!]
B. Sanctions were not working, were not going to work.
K. 35-40 countries more dangerous than Iraq.
K. Meanwhile North Korea, Iran, other countries are more dangerous.
13. Idea on concept of Preemptive War?
K. President has right to preemptive strike.
K. It must pass global test: US citizens and world must agree with you.
K. (Brings up stupid Kyoto Treaty.)
B. You take preemptive action to protect American people.
B. Didn't join International Criminal Court. Cede rights of Americans.
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14. Can
diplomacy, sanctions solve nuclear problems w N Korea, Iran?
B. North Korea, yes. I hope so.
B. Bilateral communication with NK but they lied.
B. 5-nation coalition to convince NK to abandon nuclear program.
B. Hope same thing with Iran, lead coalition of political pressure.
K. Iran: Europe started talks first and America joined in later.
K. NK: We had inspectors and monitoring.
K. Bush ignored them for two years and NK kicked out inspectors.
B. Bilateral talks would dissolve current coalition.
K. Bilateral talks, bring everything to table.
15. Darfour region of Sudan. Genocide. Why not send troops?
K. (Still responding to last question.)
K. We can use African Union if we provide logistical support.
K. American military is overextended.
K. Add 2 active-duty divisions, double special forces.
K. Will support troop commitment if necessary.
B. (Also respond to last question.)
B. $200M in aid, UN sanctions, negotiating peace, we should use AU.
16. Kerry have any serious character issues?
B. Admire Kerry's military service, he's a great father.
B. Admire 20 years in Senate, went to Yale.
B. Kerry changes positions about Iraq. Can't lead sending mixed msgs.
K. Admire Bush daughters and wife.
K. Worse to be certain and wrong. Information changes perspective.
B. President does not have luxury of changing his mind.
B. Otherwise he gets pushed around by special interests.
K. I've never wavered, consistent position in Iraq.
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