• Sarah Palin, widely considered inexperienced in matters of foreign policy issues defended
herself by saying that she has an insight into Russia by saying that ?you can actually see Russia
from land here in Alaska?.  This comment was made famous and ridiculed by "Saturday Night Live."

• Palin believes that democracy should be spread to the entire Arab world. Palin wants the
nation to "make every effort possible to help spread democracy for those who desire freedom,
independence, tolerance, and respect for equality."

• Palin views that the true motive behind the counter terrorism measures adopted by the
United States is the promotion of democratic ideals. "It's not just to keep the people safe, but to
be able to usher in democratic values and ideals [around] the world," Palin said.

• Palin is for friendly relations with the state of Israel. The policies she adopted in her
state points out to the fact that she wants to affirm "strong bonds of friendship" between the
United States and the state of Israel. Palin also feels that her nation is in no need to "second
guess the measures that Israel has to take to defend themselves, and for their security."

• On the question of Iraq, Palin believes that the US has a 'task that is from God' and Iraq
forms the 'central front' in the war against terrorism. She stated, "In Iraq, change happened, and
that's a great thing for America".

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