Gibson on Palin: ABC 09/11/08

Charles Gibson on Sarah Palin
"Nightline" 11:00pm
Interview

TRANSCRIPT:
PALIN: I do, Charlie, and on January 20th, when John McCain and I are sworn in, if we are so privileged to be elected to serve this country, well be ready. Im ready.

PALIN: You have to be wired in a way of being so committed to the mission, the mission that were on, reform of this country, and victory in the war. You cant blink. So, I didnt blink then even, when asked to run as his running mate.

PALIN: Remember again what John McCain was looking for in a running mate. Someone who has a track record of reform, someone who doesnt just talk the talk, but has proven that she can walk the walk with reform. And knowing that that is the way Im wired, that is my commitment also, I think he made the right decision there in picking his partner.

PALIN: But it is about reform of government. And its about putting government back on the side of the people. And that has much to do with foreign policy and national security issues.

PALIN: Canada. Mexico. And then, yeah, that trip that was a trip of a lifetime, to visit troops in Kuwait and stop and visit injured soldiers in Germany. That was a trip of a lifetime. And it changed my life.

PALIN: There in the state of Alaska are international trade activities bring in many leaders of countries.

PALIN: I have not. And I think if you go back in history and if you ask that question of many vice presidents, they may have the same answer that I just gave you.

PALIN: First off, were going to continue good relations with Saakashvili there. I was able to speak the other day and giving my commitment, as John McCains running mate, that we will be committed to Georgia.

PALIN: Well, Im giving you that perspective of how small our world is and how important it is that we will work with our allies to keep good relations with all of these countries. Especially Russia. We will not repeat a Cold War, we must have good relations with our allies pressuring, also helping us to remind Russia that it is in their benefit also, a mutually beneficial relationship for us all to be getting along.

GIBSON: You favor putting Georgia and Ukraine into NATO?

PALIN: Ukraine definitely yes. Yes. And Georgia.

PALIN: Well, you know, the Rose Revolution, the Orange Revolution, those actions have showed us that those democratic nations, I believe, deserve to be in NATO. Putin thinks otherwise, obviously he thinks otherwise.

PALIN: Perhaps so. That is the agreement. When you are a NATO ally, is, if another country is attacked, you are going to be expected to be called upon and help.

PALIN: Of course Ive been focused on the war. Of course Ive been, as every American has been. Since 9/11

PALIN: And what were doing in Iraq today, I believe is the right thing. As we are standing shoulder to shoulder with the Iraqi people fighting against al-Qaeda, fighting against Shia extremists, and other terrorists who would seek to destroy Iraqs democracy, who would seek to destroy America, and our allies.

LABEL: CG SP ABC 09-11-08 23.00 (RAD#234) VCAB

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[dennissmythe12]

does she ever answer the question that she is asked? her only national security credential is being close to russia? is that a joke? wow. i cant believe the things that come out of her mouth. if she is elected in 2012 i would consider fleeing the country. obviously im being facetious but really, anyone that has heard her speak cant vote for her.

[cedarjet707]

She can't even form a sentence. She seems crazy. McCain and his people DEFINITELY were.

Thank god reason prevailed.

[papapsn]

no no no, im taking a sarcastic stance on hammerofheretics comments. But I like the direction your taking this.

[Gymjocked]

wink wink

[HammerofHeretics]

You mean like what is happening right now?

[mcginnie420]

charley moron.,whats his concern about foreign relations.,lok what we have now.,fukn communist black liberation piss ante., and dumb joe biden,,cant keep his foot out of his mouth. u liberals are so afraid of her its laughable., ofcourse we are fighting a holy war you jackazz.,,

they hate christians becasue we have been blessed and they live in a sand shiethole.,,thats whats its all about.,

[macthefireman]

This lady has no clue of international affairs. In the unlikely event she ever is in a position of significant power she would be hopelessly played by enemies and friends to the detriment of the USA. How could any thinking American voter give her serious consideration?

[papapsn]

think in that case gotta cut off Gibson's balls... The consequences of not doing so would have led to the death of many Americans, and the increase in stockade of wealth to the already rich pricks running the states

[HammerofHeretics]

If Gibson had had the balls to ask questions like that of Obama, McCain would be President today.

[hotram1]

WTF does it matter what kind of question he asks her? The only thing that matters are her answers. They were pitiful and as a result she became a laughing stock and failed to win the election.