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Our Endangered Values, by Jimmy Carter

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Living History, by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Power Lines, by Jason Carter

Power and Terror, by Noam Chomsky

First Among Equals, by Kenneth Starr

An Hour Before Daylight. by President Jimmy Carter

The Faith Of George W. Bush, by Stephen Mansfield

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Reagan's America, by Garry Wills

My Life, by Bill Clinton

Keeping Faith, by Jimmy Carter

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Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate, by Bob Woodward

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As Good As Its People, by Jimmy Carter

The Dysfunctional President, by Paul Fick

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Jimmy Carter on Abortion
Click here for 4 full quotes on Abortion OR other political leaders on Abortion. OpEd: Pro-life to pro-lifers; pro-choice to pro-choichers. (Nov 2011) No federal funding for abortions. (Sep 2006) Minimize abortions, but no constitutional amendment. (Oct 1976) Discourage abortion by providing family planning. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Budget & Economy

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1980s: Limited bank lending & money supply. (Sep 2016)
Failed to control inflation and unemployment. (Dec 2000)
OpEd: Lacked understanding of bond market. (Jun 1994)
We are winning against unemployment; now focus on inflation. (Jan 1979)
Balance budget by shifting taxes and employing people. (Sep 1976)
Balance budget by 1981 by zero-based assessments. (Sep 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Civil Rights

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Supports civil marriage equality. (Aug 2014)
1978: Revoked status of Christian "academies" as separatist. (Mar 2012)
Most animosity toward Obama is really racism. (Oct 2011)
1976: Defended ethnic enclaves formed by free association. (Oct 2011)
Most animosity against Obama is because he's black. (Aug 2010)
Jesus helped sinful lepers; so let's help those with HIV. (Sep 2006)
Jesus treated women as equal to men. (Sep 2006)
Childhood Civil War view: whites conquered; blacks liberated. (Dec 2001)
1930s South: elders resented Reconstruction; but not youth. (Dec 2001)
ERA is about women's rights, not gay rights nor abortion. (May 1980)
Determined to get more women as appeals court. (Jan 1977)
Established Martin Luther King Day in Georgia. (Jan 1977)
Civil rights act was greatest thing ever for the South. (Oct 1976)
A dozen blacks in high positions on his campaign staff. (Jan 1976)
Supports the Equal Rights Amendment. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Corporations

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CEO salaries increased from 40 to 400 times average worker's. (Sep 2006)
I do not believe in wage and price controls, but... (Jan 1978)
GOP tax policy is welfare for the rich. (Sep 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Crime

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We've abandoned rehabilitation in favor of punishment. (Sep 2006)
Christians supporting death penalty misinterpret Scriptures. (Sep 2006)
Global standard to ban death penalty, at least for children. (Dec 2002)
Jails are filled with poor; focus on white-collar crime. (Oct 1976)
Crime reflects a sickness in society. (Oct 1976)
Retain death penalty for a few specific crimes. (Jan 1976)
Conservative on abortion and death penalty. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Drugs

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Declared White House to be officially "dry". (Jun 2009)
Never smoked; parents and siblings all died of cancer. (Dec 2001)
We stopped treating alcoholism as a crime; that helped. (Oct 1976)
As governor, implemented drug abuse programs. (Jan 1976)
Supports decriminalization of marijuana. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Education
Click here for 3 full quotes on Education OR other political leaders on Education. No place for religion in the science classroom. (Sep 2006) Defended private schools, even when segregated. (Jan 1997) Feds should pay higher percentage of public education. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Energy & Oil

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1970s windfall taxes reduced domestic production. (Nov 2010)
Installed solar panels on White House roof. (Jun 2009)
Attempted to inspire conservation by personal example. (Aug 2008)
Boycott oil supplied from ANWR. (Sep 2006)
Pushed alternative energy program to fight oil shortage. (Dec 2000)
Invest windfall profits tax in synthetic fuels & solar. (Oct 1980)
Gasoline conservation by oil import fee; rationing if needed. (Jan 1980)
Passed energy policy of some decontrol & some regulation. (Oct 1978)
Increase production; cut waste; use plentiful fuels. (Jan 1978)
Proposed Energy Dept. to share sacrifices of rising prices. (Apr 1977)
Energy policy needed to avoid kowtowing to oil countries. (Oct 1976)
Develop a varied energy portfolio, including solar. (Sep 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Environment

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God gave Man dominion to care for nature. (Sep 2006)
Agricultural subsidies for families now go to rich farmers. (Sep 2006)
Strengthened role & perception of the EPA. (Jan 2001)
Preserved wilderness areas of Alaska. (Dec 2000)
Established "Superfund" to clean up toxic waste sites. (Dec 1980)

Jimmy Carter on Families & Children

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Sex ed should mention contraception. (Sep 2006)

Jimmy Carter on Foreign Policy

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Be flexible with North Korean leader on nuclear deal. (Apr 2020)
Boycotted 1980 Olympics in response to USSR Afghan invasion. (Jan 2012)
Israel's 14 Road Map reservations eliminate its contents. (Jun 2010)
1976: first support of Ireland in Democratic platform. (Sep 2009)
1977: lectured Senators on minutiae about Africa. (Sep 2009)
We have neglected alliances and international organizations. (Sep 2006)
Got Chinese leader to allow Bibles and religious freedom. (Sep 2006)
Cuban embargo only punishes suffering Cuban people. (Sep 2006)
Religious Right wants Mideast war to hasten The Rapture. (Sep 2006)
People believe foreign aid is 15% but it's actually under 1%. (Sep 2006)
1986 Iran-Contra paid ransom for kidnapped hostages. (Sep 2004)
Severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan & recognized PRC. (Aug 2004)
Radical policies have cost the country a lot. (Jul 2004)
Unilateral acts and demands isolated the US from the world. (Jul 2004)
We cannot lead the world if our leaders mislead. (Jul 2004)
1994: Negotiated last-minute deal to avoid Haiti invasion. (Jun 2004)
1980: Broke promise of no more refugees to Fort Chaffee. (Nov 2003)
Gap between rich & poor is widening globally. (Jun 2003)
Cuban embargo helps Castro but doesn't harm Cubans. (May 2002)
Establish human rights as a tenet of American policy. (Dec 2000)
1994: Dealt with Haiti's Cedras to assist Clinton's solution. (Jun 2000)
1977: Ended 20 years of secret CIA bribes to Jordanian king. (Jun 1999)
Carter 1977: Focus on human rights; give back Panama Canal. (Jul 1987)
Use the weapon of human rights in peaceful struggle. (Apr 1979)
Abuse of human rights still serious problem in many lands. (Apr 1979)
Push USSR to allow reunification of Jewish emigre families. (Dec 1978)
Move toward normalization with China, slowly & incrementally. (May 1977)
Panama: New treaty on canal was needed. (Dec 1976)
Deal with Taiwan, China & USSR separately, despite pressure. (Dec 1976)
Treat Arab oil embargo like declaring economic war. (Oct 1976)
US needs to regain respect in UN and with our allies. (Oct 1976)
Supports complete moratorium on nuclear weapon testing. (Oct 1976)
End CIA lies; dedicate US to basic human rights & integrity. (Dec 1974)
Established relations with China; cut ties to Taiwan. (Dec 2000)

Jimmy Carter on Free Trade

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1993: Called members of Congress to push for NAFTA. (Jun 2004)
Fair and balanced agreements lowering the barriers to trade. (Jan 1978)

Jimmy Carter on Government Reform

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Unlimited money in politics violates essence of America. (Nov 2016)
1978: Government cannot mandate goodness. (Aug 2008)
First to serve full term with no Supreme Court nominees. (Oct 2002)
Created Depts. of Energy & Education; reformed civil service. (Dec 2000)
Limited public funds for congressional election campaigns. (Jan 1979)
Turn gobbledygook of Federal regulations into plain English. (Jan 1978)
Deregulate banks & airlines; get rid of excessive regulation. (Jan 1977)
Pushed government-in-sunshine open-meetings laws. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Gun Control

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Ban semiautomatic assault weapons; they're only for killing. (Sep 2006)
Register handguns; ban cheap guns; add waiting period. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Health Care

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1977: Incremental approach instead of universal coverage. (Sep 2009)
Across-the-board cap on hospital charge annual increases. (Feb 2008)
Pushed national health-insurance bill. (Dec 2000)
National health insurance addresses gross inequities on poor. (Jun 1977)
Lost to lobbyists on hospital-cost containment law. (Jun 1977)
Liberal on National Health Insurance. (Jan 1977)
Supports national health insurance. (Oct 1976)
Supports more funding for education & research. (Oct 1976)
Nationwide comprehensive mandatory health insurance. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Homeland Security

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Declined to keep "nuclear football" at home in Georgia. (Jun 2009)
Even conservatives deplore parts of the Patriot Act. (Sep 2006)
Military budget of $400B is more than rest of world combined. (Sep 2006)
Greatly strengthened our military forces. (Sep 2004)
OpEd: Pressure to democratize Iran caused Shah's overthrow. (Aug 2004)
US is sole superpower, but world is a more dangerous place. (Dec 2002)
Canceled B-1 & neutron bomb; approved MX & cruise missile. (Dec 2000)
Steady increase in defense to offset 37% drop since 1969. (Oct 1980)
SALT II is result of 7 years of bipartisan negotiations. (Oct 1980)
Urged deployment of neutron bombs in NATO's Europe. (Mar 1978)
B-1 bomber was a gross waste of money. (Jun 1977)
Opposed Vietnam, but very late. (Jan 1977)
Eliminate all nuclear weapons from this earth. (Oct 1976)
Would pardon draft evaders outright to heal nation. (Sep 1976)
Punish CIA operatives involved in illegal activities. (Jan 1976)
Defense is most wasteful agency in federal government. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Immigration

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Provide education for undocumented worker-children. (Sep 1980)

Jimmy Carter on Jobs
Click here for 4 full quotes on Jobs OR other political leaders on Jobs. 1978 Civil Service Reform Act limited collective bargaining. (Nov 2013) US minimum wage $5.15, while England $9.20 & Germany $12.74. (Sep 2006) Never accept a permanent group of unemployed Americans. (Jan 1979) Voluntary price restraints to put our people back to work. (Oct 1976)	< script type="text/javascript">

Jimmy Carter on Principles & Values

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What we fought for globally has become fragile at home. (Jan 2022)
We must resist polarization around politics. (Jan 2022)
2005: Time's "Partners of the Year" with George H.W. Bush. (Apr 2020)
Asked Trump for $5 million for Carter Presidential Library. (Apr 2020)
1976: First presidential nominee to openly discuss faith. (Mar 2012)
1980: Conceded before CA polls closed; hurting down-ballot. (Nov 2009)
1979 "Malaise speech": a crisis of our national will. (Sep 2009)
1970s: Too many of us worship self-indulgence & consumption. (Jul 2009)
Discourteous & dismissive of White House staff. (Jun 2009)
1976: blacks in administration reflected support at polls. (Jan 2009)
OpEd: Much better after presidency than he did during term. (Sep 2008)
OpEd: Ran when voters were fed up, and welcomed an outsider. (Aug 2008)
1979 "Malaise" speech: Crisis of confidence threatens nation. (Aug 2008)
OpEd: ignored Congress since his mandate was from the people. (Aug 2008)
2002: won Nobel Peace Prize for post-presidential work. (Sep 2007)
My faith goes beyond religion and requires work. (Nov 2006)
Fundamentalist politicians divide our country. (Sep 2006)
Challenging times for those shaped by religious faith. (Sep 2006)
OpEd: 1980 presidential debate lost election. (Oct 2005)
Zell Miller has betrayed our trust. (Sep 2004)
Show decency to switch party for philosophical differences. (Sep 2004)
Zell Miller also said Kerry was an authentic American hero. (Sep 2004)
Zell Miller has chosen lies and obfuscation over the truth. (Sep 2004)
Trust is at the very heart of our democracy. (Jul 2004)
Our decency, compassion, and common sense will prevail. (Jul 2004)
Openly a Born-Again Christian. (Apr 2004)
His mother and grandson both served in Peace Corps. (Jun 2003)
Preconditions for fair elections not present in 2000 Florida. (Oct 2002)
Grew up in Archery, GA; no longer exists except for church. (Dec 2001)
Former President criticizes Clinton�s last-minute pardons. (Feb 2001)
1975 campaign promise: I'll never lie to you. (Jun 1999)
Born into a privileged world surrounded by poverty. (Jan 1997)
Leapfrogged liberalism; focused on managing bureaucracy. (Jan 1997)
Broad appeal by straddling key issues. (Jan 1997)
New South: led party away from race-based conservatism. (Jun 1995)
Asked Donald Trump for $5M for Jimmy Carter Library. (Jul 1993)
Withdrew from Moscow Olympics to protest Afghan invasion. (Jan 1980)
For the first time in a generation, we face no crisis. (Jan 1978)
To Southerners, presidency represented political redemption. (Jan 1977)
My greatest strength is that I am an ordinary man. (Jan 1977)
A Government As Good As Its People. (Oct 1976)
Put the people and US allies back into foreign policy debate. (Oct 1976)
Return to values of Constitution and be open with the people. (Oct 1976)
Constitution & Bill of Rights should guide foreign policy. (Oct 1976)
Return to values to regain role as world's moral beacon. (Oct 1976)
The greatness of America can be restored. (Sep 1976)
Lusted in his heart & feels forgiven by God. (Sep 1976)
Oct. 1975: Choice of 1% of voters; others said, "Jimmy Who?". (Jan 1976)
Nothing wrong with ethnic purity in neighborhoods. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Social Security

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Voluntarily name beneficiaries, but no other voluntary part. (Oct 1980)
Levy Social Security tax on wider range of incomes. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Tax Reform

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1970s: Tried to extend withholding to interest and dividends. (May 2006)
Congress uses tax law as goodies for special interests. (Jun 1977)
Reform tax structure without tax increases. (Oct 1976)
Shift the tax burden away from low- and middle-income groups. (Jan 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Technology
Click here for 2 full quotes on Technology OR other political leaders on Technology. Revitalize inner cities with $43B for transportation systems. (Oct 1980) Vetoed nuclear breeder reactors but supported research. (Dec 1977)

Jimmy Carter on War & Peace

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1980: Planned second Desert Storm, after first one failed. (Mar 2010)
OpEd: One of few presidents who would not kill adversaries. (Sep 2009)
OpEd: re-election failed with 1980 Iranian hostage crisis. (Jan 2007)
Iraq does not meet Christian standard of Just War. (Sep 2006)
Iraqi War did not reduce the threat of terrorism. (Sep 2006)
1990: Urged UN Security Council against use of force in Iraq. (Sep 2004)
Afghan & Iraq invasions were not "Just Wars". (Apr 2004)
Admired the Shah of Iran until his overthrow in 1979. (Mar 2002)
Oversaw Camp David accord: peace between Egypt & Israel. (Dec 2000)
Iranian hostages clouded 1980; made deal for release. (Dec 2000)
Kept our country at peace, and extend peace to others. (Oct 1980)
Strength is imperative for peace, but goal is peace. (Oct 1980)
Continue 4-decade challenge of mounting Soviet power. (Jan 1980)
No US war in Yugoslavia even if Soviet Union sent in troops. (Oct 1976)

Jimmy Carter on Welfare & Poverty

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Faith-based initiative channels tax funds to churches. (Sep 2006)
2000: Greatest challenge is growing chasm of rich vs. poor. (Sep 2006)
Habitat for Humanity: build homes for poor, without interest. (Sep 2006)
Being "rich" means decent home, education, & health. (Jun 2003)
Spends one week per year building affordable housing. (Dec 2000)

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Opposes topic 1: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right (-3 points on Social scale)	OpEd: Pro-life to pro-lifers; pro-choice to pro-choichers: Neutral on topic 1 No federal funding for abortions: Opposes topic 1 Sex ed should mention contraception: Favors topic 1 Minimize abortions, but no constitutional amendment: Opposes topic 1 Discourage abortion by providing family planning: Opposes topic 1
Strongly Favors topic 2: Legally require hiring women & minorities (-5 points on Economic scale)	1978: Revoked status of Christian "academies" as separatist: Favors topic 2 1976: Defended ethnic enclaves formed by free association: Opposes topic 2 Jesus treated women as equal to men: Strongly Favors topic 2 Determined to get more women as appeals court: Strongly Favors topic 2 Established Martin Luther King Day in Georgia: Favors topic 2 Civil rights act was greatest thing ever for the South: Strongly Favors topic 2 A dozen blacks in high positions on his campaign staff: Strongly Favors topic 2 Supports the Equal Rights Amendment: Strongly Favors topic 2 Nothing wrong with ethnic purity in neighborhoods: Opposes topic 2
Strongly Favors topic 3: Comfortable with same-sex marriage (+5 points on Social scale)	Supports civil marriage equality: Strongly Favors topic 3 Jesus helped sinful lepers; so let's help those with HIV: Strongly Favors topic 3 ERA is about women's rights, not gay rights nor abortion: Neutral on topic 3
Opposes topic 4: Keep God in the public sphere (+2 points on Social scale)	1976: First presidential nominee to openly discuss faith: Favors topic 4 No place for religion in the science classroom: Opposes topic 4 Fundamentalist politicians divide our country: Strongly Opposes topic 4 Challenging times for those shaped by religious faith: Opposes topic 4 Faith-based initiative channels tax funds to churches: Strongly Opposes topic 4 Spends one week per year building affordable housing: Neutral on topic 4
Strongly Favors topic 5: Expand ObamaCare (-5 points on Economic scale)	Across-the-board cap on hospital charge annual increases: Favors topic 5 Pushed national health-insurance bill: Strongly Favors topic 5 National health insurance addresses gross inequities on poor: Strongly Favors topic 5 Lost to lobbyists on hospital-cost containment law: Favors topic 5 Liberal on National Health Insurance: Strongly Favors topic 5 Supports national health insurance: Strongly Favors topic 5 Nationwide comprehensive mandatory health insurance: Strongly Favors topic 5
Opposes topic 6: Privatize Social Security (-3 points on Economic scale)	Voluntarily name beneficiaries, but no other voluntary part: Opposes topic 6 Levy Social Security tax on wider range of incomes: Opposes topic 6
No opinion on topic 7: Vouchers for school choice (0 points on Economic scale)	Defended private schools, even when segregated: Favors topic 7 Feds should pay higher percentage of public education: Opposes topic 7
Strongly Opposes topic 8: Fight EPA regulatory over-reach (+5 points on Social scale)	Attempted to inspire conservation by personal example: Strongly Opposes topic 8 God gave Man dominion to care for nature: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Strengthened role & perception of the EPA: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Preserved wilderness areas of Alaska: Strongly Opposes topic 8 Established "Superfund" to clean up toxic waste sites: Strongly Opposes topic 8
Opposes topic 9: Stricter punishment reduces crime (+2 points on Social scale)	We've abandoned rehabilitation in favor of punishment: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Christians supporting death penalty misinterpret Scriptures: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Global standard to ban death penalty, at least for children: Strongly Opposes topic 9 Jails are filled with poor; focus on white-collar crime: Opposes topic 9 Crime reflects a sickness in society: Neutral on topic 9 Retain death penalty for a few specific crimes: Strongly Favors topic 9 Conservative on abortion and death penalty: Favors topic 9
Strongly Opposes topic 10: Absolute right to gun ownership (-5 points on Economic scale)	Ban semiautomatic assault weapons; they're only for killing: Strongly Opposes topic 10 Register handguns; ban cheap guns; add waiting period: Strongly Opposes topic 10
Favors topic 11: Higher taxes on the wealthy (-3 points on Economic scale)	1970s: Tried to extend withholding to interest and dividends: Favors topic 11 Reform tax structure without tax increases: Opposes topic 11 Balance budget by shifting taxes and employing people: Favors topic 11 GOP tax policy is welfare for the rich: Strongly Favors topic 11 Shift the tax burden away from low- and middle-income groups: Strongly Favors topic 11
Strongly Favors topic 12: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens (+5 points on Social scale)	Provide education for undocumented worker-children: Strongly Favors topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13: Support & expand free trade (+5 points on Economic scale)	1993: Called members of Congress to push for NAFTA: Strongly Favors topic 13 Fair and balanced agreements lowering the barriers to trade: Favors topic 13
Strongly Opposes topic 14: Support American Exceptionalism (-5 points on Economic scale)	We have neglected alliances and international organizations: Strongly Opposes topic 14 Unilateral acts and demands isolated the US from the world: Strongly Opposes topic 14 US needs to regain respect in UN and with our allies: Strongly Opposes topic 14
Strongly Opposes topic 15: Expand the military (+5 points on Social scale)	Military budget of $400B is more than rest of world combined: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Steady increase in defense to offset 37% drop since 1969: Favors topic 15 B-1 bomber was a gross waste of money: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Supports complete moratorium on nuclear weapon testing: Opposes topic 15 Eliminate all nuclear weapons from this earth: Strongly Opposes topic 15 Defense is most wasteful agency in federal government: Strongly Opposes topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16: Make voter registration easier (+5 points on Social scale)	Limited public funds for congressional election campaigns: Strongly Favors topic 16 Pushed government-in-sunshine open-meetings laws: Favors topic 16
Favors topic 17: Avoid foreign entanglements (+2 points on Social scale)	Iraq does not meet Christian standard of Just War: Strongly Opposes topic 17 Iraqi War did not reduce the threat of terrorism: Strongly Opposes topic 17 1990: Urged UN Security Council against use of force in Iraq: Strongly Favors topic 17 Afghan & Iraq invasions were not "Just Wars": Strongly Opposes topic 17 Carter 1977: Focus on human rights; give back Panama Canal: Favors topic 17 Kept our country at peace, and extend peace to others: Strongly Favors topic 17 Strength is imperative for peace, but goal is peace: Favors topic 17 Urged deployment of neutron bombs in NATO's Europe: Opposes topic 17 No US war in Yugoslavia even if Soviet Union sent in troops: Strongly Favors topic 17
Strongly Favors topic 18: Prioritize green energy (-5 points on Economic scale)	Installed solar panels on White House roof: Strongly Favors topic 18 Boycott oil supplied from ANWR: Strongly Favors topic 18 Pushed alternative energy program to fight oil shortage: Favors topic 18 Invest windfall profits tax in synthetic fuels & solar: Strongly Favors topic 18 Gasoline conservation by oil import fee; rationing if needed: Strongly Favors topic 18 Increase production; cut waste; use plentiful fuels: Opposes topic 18 Treat Arab oil embargo like declaring economic war: Opposes topic 18 Develop a varied energy portfolio, including solar: Strongly Favors topic 18
Opposes topic 19: Marijuana is a gateway drug (+2 points on Social scale)	Declared White House to be officially "dry": Favors topic 19 We stopped treating alcoholism as a crime; that helped: Strongly Opposes topic 19 As governor, implemented drug abuse programs: Opposes topic 19 Supports decriminalization of marijuana: Opposes topic 19
Strongly Favors topic 20: Stimulus better than market-led recovery (-5 points on Economic scale)	Created Depts. of Energy & Education; reformed civil service: Strongly Favors topic 20 Congress uses tax law as goodies for special interests: Favors topic 20 GOP tax policy is welfare for the rich: Favors topic 20

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