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TOPIC: Clinton Presents New National Security Strategy (Talk Radio News 5/27/10)

Jen the Michigander

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Date: May 28, 2010

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http://talkradionews.com/2010/05/clinton-presents-new-national-security-strategy/ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an address on the Obama administration’s new National Security Strategy Thursday at the Brookings Institute, expounding on details inherent in the policy, which focuses on developing U.S. capacity to protect the nation without the military emphasis that has been exhibited in the past. “We have to balance and integrate all of the elements of our power, starting with the so-called “three D’s” – defense, diplomacy, and development – but also including our economic power and the power of our example; we need to have strategic patience and persistence because indirect applications of power and influence take time.” Clinton stated that the administration’s strategy is to enhance international cooperation and build global alliances to dissuade attacks, and strengthen U.S. relations with other nations. This methodology parts with the Bush administration’s rogue nation policy. Central to Clinton’s security strategy is the idea that the U.S. should provide incentives, “for states who are part of the solution … enabling them and encouraging them … and disincentives for those who [are] not.” Clinton said that the U.S. also needs to focus on, “reaching beyond states to build partnerships with the private sector,” including non-governmental organizations and academia. The Obama administration refined the motives behind the “War on Terror,” clarifying that the war in Afghanistan is not a war against Islamic extremists or against “terrorism,” which is simply a tactic and not an entity, but against al-Qaeda, specifically, as the belligerent party. In response to the critique that some believe the administration’s plan will undercut America’s power, Clinton declared that she, “could not disagree more,” stating the the U.S. is simply, “trying to use every single tool in our toolkit.” In addition, the new Strategy aspires to ensure U.S. security by rebuilding and fortifying the country’s economic prowess. In light of recent changes in the global economy, Clinton asserted that the U.S. will strive to reform global institutions like the G-20 with the aim of strengthening “our engagement with regional institutions [like] NATO … [and the Organization for American States].” __________________ Nobody puts THIS baby in the corner!

freespirit

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Hillary has shown she can be tough and take a tough stand when nations take an adversarial position. I don't think she would support this if it weaken our country's position.

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