Candidates often struggle in office to live up to foreign policy promises . There are the promises that are sincere but difficult -- or impossible -- to meet because they require action from other governments . Romney has promised to help arm Syrian rebels , talked tough on Iran . Much of Obama 's foreign policy agenda from 2008 campaign has n't been realized . Comment:
Candidates often struggle in office to live up to foreign policy promises . Romney has promised to help arm Syrian rebels , talked tough on Iran . Much of Obama 's foreign policy agenda from 2008 campaign has n't been realized . Comment: