Senator Robert Byrd Calling Heads of State Pygmies, Labeling Whole Countries as Evil

question 7

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Senator Robert Byrd
Calling heads of state pygmies, labeling whole countries as evil, denigrating powerful European allies as irrelevant-these types of crude insensitivities can do our great nation no good. We may have massive military might, but we cannot fight a global war on terrorism alone. We need the cooperation and friendship of our time-honored allies as well as the newer found friends whom we can attract with our wealth. Our awesome military machine will do us little good if we suffer another devastating attack on our homeland which severely damages our economy. Our military manpower is already stretched thin and we will need the augmenting support of those nations who can supply troop strength, not just sign letters cheering us on. . . .
We are truly "sleepwalking through history." In my heart of hearts I pray that this great nation and its good and trusting citizens are not in for a rudest of awakenings.
To engage in war is always to pick a wild card. And war must always be a last resort, not a first choice. I truly must question the judgment of any President who can say that a massive unprovoked military attack on a nation which is over 50% children is "in the highest moral traditions of our country." This war is not necessary at this time. Pressure appears to be having a good result in Iraq. Our mistake was to put ourselves in a corner so quickly. Our challenge is to now find a graceful way out of a box of our own making. Perhaps there is still a way if we allow more time.
-What made Barack Obama's presidential campaign "the first political campaign of the twenty-first century"?

• A) Its widespread use of the Internet to raise money and communicate directly with voters.
• B) Its use of televised debates.
• C) Its use of television advertisements.
• D) Its use of direct calling.

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