We bear some degree of responsibility in Iraq by our dealings with Saddam in the 1980's and by leaving him in power in 1991. Sure, the Soviet Union and France did more than we did to arm Saddam, by we still have some responsibility, and we should own up to it.

I believe more strongly than most Republicans that America should use her superpower might, whether it be economic, political, diplomatic, or military, to try and make the world a better place. I was in favor of the NATO mission in Bosnia and Kosovo - just wish Clinton could have been a little more honest about it.

It would be wonderful if the UN could step up and forcefully defend freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world. But as long as the UN remains an organization foolish enough to put Muammar Gaddafi in charge of a human rights committee, we'll just have to be prepared to take action ourselves, with allies whenever possible, to advance the cause of freedom and modern civilization on this planet.