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A look at some of the GOP presidential candidates' positions during the CBS News/National Journal debate in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 12. 2011.

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Romney,Gingrich back war to keep Iran from nukes
During the CBS News/National Journal foreign policy debate, Republican presidential candidates explain the measures they would take to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Huntsman on Afghan war: It's time to come home

Republican presidential candidates answer questions on the mission in Afghanistan and what needs to change during the CBS News/National Journal foreign policy debate.

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Perry to Pelley: "Glad you remembered" stumble

Texas Gov. Rick Perry jokes about his previous gaffe at the last debate,telling CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley, "Glad you remembered it," in reference to a question about the Department of Energy.

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Gingrich on Romney's ability to lead

During the CBS News/National Journal debate, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich responds to a comment he made on a national radio show about Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney's ability to make changes in Washington.

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Cain, Santorum on when to overrule advice

Republican presidential candidates Herman Cain and Rick Santorum explain how they will know when to overrule advice from civilian and military advisers during the CBS News/National Journal debate.

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GOP candidates on Pakistan: Friend or foe?

During the CBS News/National Journal debate on foreign policy, Republican presidential candidates answer a question on the relationship between Pakistan and America, and what the U.S. should do in the future.

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U.S. at financial warfare with China?

During the CBS News/National Journal debate, Republican presidential candidates answer a question on China's supposed use of cyber attacks to steal intellectual property critical to the U.S.

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Romney,Gingrich on killing of U.S. terror suspect

Is it appropriate for the president to order the death of a U.S. citizen suspected of terrorism? Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich address this during the CBS News/National Journal debate.

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Candidates split on waterboarding

During the CBS News/National Journal debate on national security and foreign policy, Republican presidential candidates answer a email question about the use of torture for interrogation.

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Perry dubs Santorum "lifeline" in case of stumble

Before the CBS News/National Journal debate, Rick Perry tells Rick Santorum,"Tonight, if I need a lifeline, I'm just going to look to you."

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Perry: All countries start at zero foreign aid

Texas Gov. Rick Perry answers a Twitter question about whether his foreign aid proposal would include Israel during the CBS News/National Journal debate on foreign policy and national security.

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Bachmann on increasing military spending

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann answers an e-mail question about the federal budget and whether the government should increase military-related spending during the CBS News/National Journal debate.

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Candidates on military assistance in Syria

During the CBS News/National Journal debate, Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Mitt Romney answer a question on offering military assistance to the Syrian opposition.

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S.C. Sen. DeMint asks candidates about balancing budget

During the CBS News/National Journal debate, Republican presidential candidates answer a question by Senator Jim DeMint, R-S.C., about what federal functions need to be eliminated in order to balance the federal budget.

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In Full: The CBS News/NJ GOP debate

The commander-in-chief debate: Eight Republican presidential candidates gathered at South Carolina's Wofford College for a national security and foreign policy debate hosted by CBS News and National Journal. The first hour of the debate was seen by all network viewers. The remainder, next slide, was seen on CBSNews.com and some West Coast TV viewers

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CBSNews/NJ debate: The last half hour

In full: The last half hour of the CBS News/National Journal debate on foreign policy and national security at South Carolina's Wofford College. This section on debate was seen on CBSNews.com and for some network viewers on the West coast.

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CBS News/National Journal post-debate analysis

CBS News political analyst John Dickerson provides post-debate analysis of the CBS News/National Journal "commander-in-chief" debate.

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