Monday, September 15, 2008

Issues: Foreign Policy

Who made which of the following statements after the recent outbreak of violence in the Georgia-Russia conflict:

Statement #1: "I strongly condemn the outbreak of violence in Georgia, and urge an immediate end to armed conflict. Now is the time for Georgia and Russia to show restraint, and to avoid an escalation to full scale war. Georgia's territorial integrity must be respected. All sides should enter into direct talks on behalf of stability in Georgia, and the United States, the United Nations Security Council, and the international community should fully support a peaceful resolution to this crisis."

Statement #2: "I condemn Russia's aggressive actions and reiterate my call for an immediate ceasefire... Russia must stop its bombing campaign, cease flights of Russian aircraft in Georgian airspace, and withdraw its ground forces from Georgia."

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Answers:


#1: Barack Obama, 8 August 2008


#2: Barack Obama, 9 August 2008

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