Washington (CNN) -- Amid criticism from his Republican opponent that his foreign policy "projects weakness," President Barack Obama confronted Iran and Syria on Tuesday and warned those who killed an American diplomat in Libya that they would be held accountable. "The attacks on our civilians in Benghazi were attacks on America," Obama told the United Nations General Assembly. "There should be no doubt that we will be relentless in tracking down the killers and bringing them to justice." Both GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin have in recent days challenged Obama's foreign policy record, which is perceived to be a strength for the incumbent.
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Barack, Michelle Obama on 'The View": "Talk the big stuff but don't sweat the small stuff"
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"@placeholder wants to resolve this issue through diplomacy, and we believe that there is still time and space to do so," the president said.
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If the countries cooperated in working to remove the barriers, then @placeholder's plan would open trade to the countries and deliver development packages focusing on strengthening basic tenants of democracy.
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"We can survive a lot," @placeholder answered, saying he thought Romney was a good man and means well.
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"Look at your friends, half of you can't work, don't you understand where [@placeholder is] taking this country?"
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New polls released in four swing states on Tuesday all indicate @placeholder ahead of Romney by four to eight points.
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Fresh polls give @placeholder the advantage in four crucial battlegrounds