Iraq and Foreign Policy

Iraq War
Regardless of whether you supported the war or not, it is now time to leave the fate of Iraq in the hands of the Iraqi people. We must immediately adopt an exit strategy, preferably with the help of our international allies, and focus our resources on ending the al Qaeda threat.
(see full discussion)

Foreign Intervention
We must adopt a "good neighbor" policy in dealing with the world. We should trade with all nations, but impose our will on none.

War on Terror
The so-called "War on Terror" has itself been disastrous for American freedom. Rather than a "war," we need to issue letters of mark and reprisal against al Qaeda.
(What does that mean?)

Authorization for the Use of Force
President Bush has repeatedly shown that he wants to take an extremely broad interpretation of the authorization for the use of force granted after 9/11. It's time for this broad and vague authorization to be revoked and, if necessary, replaced with something more strictly defined.
(see full discussion)

Torture
Torture is not an effective interrogation technique, and its use just reinforces a negative image of Americans overseas. If we torture, we're no better than the terrorists. This practice must stop immediately.

Turkey
Until Turkey acknowledges its own history of violence against Armenians, we should not regard Turkey as a reliable military partner.