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Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Six
"Congressman McDonald, you've been known for your opposition to internationalist policies adopted by the three Administrations in place. However, you voted in favor of military intervention in Nicaragua. Can you explain why you did so?"
"Well, while I am critical of internationalist ideology in general, I do maintain that the US does have a role in the affairs of this hemisphere in line with the Monroe Doctrine and other such policies. So, yes, I did support this military action, and I believe that we were right in carrying it out."
"Thank you. Governor Finch, you've made only one public statement about the war, expressing your support for the troops. You've made no specific statements about your foreign policy positions, and this has caused some concern about voters. Can you make clear what type of role you'd take as President in the world?"
"I thought I was doing O.K., I... well, in all seriousness, yes, i do believe that we need to remain committed to our allies in Europe and elsewhere. But I do believe that we need to encourage dialogue with other nations, and we need to be a lot more cautious with how we use our armed forces."
"Well, while I am critical of internationalist ideology in general, I do maintain that the US does have a role in the affairs of this hemisphere in line with the Monroe Doctrine and other such policies. So, yes, I did support this military action, and I believe that we were right in carrying it out."
"Thank you. Governor Finch, you've made only one public statement about the war, expressing your support for the troops. You've made no specific statements about your foreign policy positions, and this has caused some concern about voters. Can you make clear what type of role you'd take as President in the world?"
"I thought I was doing O.K., I... well, in all seriousness, yes, i do believe that we need to remain committed to our allies in Europe and elsewhere. But I do believe that we need to encourage dialogue with other nations, and we need to be a lot more cautious with how we use our armed forces."
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