Barack Obama would pursue a goal of a world without nuclear weapons. He believes that Al Qaeda is stronger now than in 2001 because Iraq distracted us. He opposes presidential power for secret surveillance, would not hold US citizens as unlawful enemy combatants and would extend habeas corpus for Muslims abroad and for detainees. He sees no exceptions or loopholes in sanctioning torture, and would close Guantanamo. He does not equate going after Al Qaeda in Pakistan as a Bush-style invasion.

National Service - Barack Obama would expand the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps to 266,000 and register women for the draft (albeit in non-combat roles).

Voted NO on removing need for FISA warrant for wiretapping abroad. (Aug 2007)
Voted YES on limiting soldiers' deployment to 12 months. (Jul 2007)
Voted YES on creating habeas corpus rights for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)