American - Journalist | November 15, 1948 -
Iran would have become a nuclear power had President Obama not united most of the world in boycotting Iranian oil sales, which crippled Iran's economy and forced it to negotiate. Other presidents tried to stop Iran's nuclear program. They failed. Obama succeeded.
Bob Beckel
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Both parties are so entrenched in their ideologies and a desire to score political points and hold on to power that we never seem to agree on a problem, much less find solutions.
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I do oppose repealing Obamacare, because it's working for growing numbers of previously uninsured Americans.
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Congress votes for things the military doesn't want, and planes and other weaponry that cost a lot but don't work.
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I understand why foreign government contributions to the Clinton Foundation could raise ethical issues should Hillary run for president.
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Money is at the root of most that is wrong in American politics.
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It's time to review what damage the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has done to our political system.
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Congress continues to pass laws to limit lobbyists' influence, but people find ways to get around them.
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Unfortunately, some politicians think they are immune from allegations of ethics abuse.
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Carmakers do not lobby to remove safety regulations on their vehicles, but the NRA constantly lobbies to keep restrictions off deadly weapons.
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There is a huge difference between gathering intelligence in foreign countries, even our allies, and secretly getting information on U.S. citizens.
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Domestic wiretaps, government television cameras blanketing our streets, spy drones by the thousands flying over our heads. It makes you wonder if the very foundation of this great country, which is liberty, is eroding right before our eyes.
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