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Debate Transcript: Obama's foreign policy is a gift to America's enemies

The debate "Obama's foreign policy is a gift to America's enemies" took place on May 27th in Westminster's Methodist Central Hall, in association with BBC World News.

A full, unedited video of this debate is now available to our premium members.

Arguing in favour of the motion were Bill Kristol, General Jack Keane, and Con Coughlin; against the motion Simon Schama, Philip Bobbitt, and Bernard-Henri Lévy.

An audio version of the debate is available on our iTunes podcast.

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