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The president would refocus America''s policy in Asia on friends and allies Would redefine relationship between China and U.S. as one of competitors, not strategic partners Supports ''one-China'' policy Supports the Taiwan Relations Act Supports the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act Opposes any further IMF loans to Russia Would work with Russia to achieve verifiable strategic arms reduction and prevent the spread of nuclear weapons Would press Moscow for an accurate inventory of all Russian nuclear material Would substantially increase funding for the Nunn-Lugar program in order to dismantle as many of Russia''s nuclear weapons as possible, as quickly as possible Would redirect American assistance, investment and loans to the Russian people, not to the bank accounts of corrupt officials Supports reaching out to a new generation of Russians through educational exchanges and programs to support the rule of law and a civil society.

The president opposes quotas and racial preferences Supports ''affirmative access'' to open the doors of opportunity through programs such as the Texas 10 percent plan, where those who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class are automatically admitted to any state college or university Advocates needs-based contracting and breaking down government contracts to smaller sizes to encourage entrepreneurship in all communities Supports stronger enforcement of existing gun laws, would provide more funding for aggressive gun law enforcement programs such as Project Exile in Richmond, Virginia Supports automatic detention for kids who commit crimes with guns Supports requiring instant background checks at gun shows by allowing gun show promoters to access the instant check system on behalf of vendors.

The White House has a unique and fascinating history. It survived a fire at the hands of the British in 1814 (during the war of 1812) and another fire in the West Wing in 1929, while Herbert Hoover was President. Throughout much of Harry S. Truman’s presidency, the interior of the house, with the exception of the third floor, was completely gutted and renovated while the Trumans lived at Blair House, right across Pennsylvania Avenue. Nonetheless, the exterior stone walls are those first put in place when the White House was constructed two centuries ago. Presidents can express their individual style in how they decorate some parts of the house and in how they receive the public during their stay. President Jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since. In addition, he welcomed visitors to annual receptions on New Year’s Day and on the Fourth of July. In 1829, a horde of 20,000 Inaugural callers forced President Andrew Jackson to flee to the safety of a hotel while, on the lawn, aides filled washtubs with orange juice and whiskey to lure the mob out of the mud-tracked White House.

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