A look at the opening statements from the second presidential Democratic debate.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders begins with sharp language for the Islamic State, which has claimed responsibility for the attack in Paris.
He says, “Together, leading the world, this country will rid our planet of this barbarous organization.”
But Sanders also pivots from the attacks to the economic issues that are the focus of his campaign.
Front-runner and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton keeps to the attacks in her statement, saying “our prayers are with the people of France tonight.”
She adds: “But that is not enough. We need to have a resolve that will bring the world together to root out the kind of radical, jihadist ideology that motivates organizations [like] ISIS.”
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley touts his executive experience in his opening remarks, and says the US needs “new thinking” and “new leadership” to respond to threats like those posed by the Islamic State.
— AP
Hillary Rodham Clinton waves as Bernie Sanders, left, and Martin O’Malley prepare before a Democratic presidential primary debate, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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