Bill Richardson: A new realism — “The next president needs to signal that America will once again be a leader rather than a unilateralist loner.”

Hillary Rodham-Clinton: Security and opportunity for the twenty-first century — “We must get out of Iraq, rediscover the value of statesmanship, and live up to the democratic values that are the deepest source of our strength.”

John McCain: An enduring peace built on freedom — “America needs a president who can revitalize the country’s purpose and standing in the world and defeat terrorist adversaries who threaten liberty at home and abroad.”

John Edwards: Reengaging with the world — “We must restore America’s reputation for moral leadership and reengage with the world, moving beyond the empty slogan “war on terror” and creating policies built on hope, not fear.”

Barack Obama: Renewing American leadership — “The American moment is not over, but it must be seized anew. America cannot meet this century’s challenges alone; the world cannot meet them without America.”

Mitt Romney: Rising to a new generation of global challenges — “We must strengthen our military and economy, achieve energy independence, reenergize civilian and interagency capabilities, and revitalize our alliances.”