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U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton has...
United States has an endemic feature that seriously influences its foreign policy. That feature is Congress and its role in keeping afloat or sinking foreign policy. It grows exponentially at difficult economic and financial times, such as now.Congress always bargains with the president over crucial bills. This time they concern the healthcare reform and climate change. It is rumored that some Democrats, who make up a majority in both houses, would vote for the radical health reforms if Obama pledged not to criticize Israel too much or take a pro-Palestinian stance.
At the same time, Republicans could agree to ratify a new strategic arms treaty with Russia if Obama increased spending on modernization of the U.S. nuclear and conventional forces.
The treaty is ready for signing but will not mean anything without ratification in Congress.
In short, Obama must either change Congress, or Congress will change him and his foreign policy. One way or
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