Monterey Institute of International Studies, April 23. "I'm sure you realize that this is a great privilege to be able to serve the American people," said Surjit Basra. "One of the inherently complicated issues I'm sure you're thinking about right now is the Iraq and Afghanistan war, which strongly correlates to the American foreign policy. This could be better emphasized and improved through a dialog with the local populations in these countries."

Monterey Institute of International Studies, April 23. "Remember that some of us have devoted every day of our lives to Iraq and Afghanistan and that we are tired," said Natalie Cole. "My husband and I have both served our country and we feel as if we have done all we can."

Monterey Institute of International Studies, April 23. "It's been almost 6 years since I retired. No as I am going on 71, I found that I have to go back to the workforce because my moderate income and modest savings are being depleted in a hurry. ... I'm open to all suggestions that you have."

Monterey Institute of International Studies, April 23. "I'm Abdul Hai from Afghanistan and my message to the next President is to handle the war in Afghanistan in a better way and not leave Afghanistan until we have peace there."

Monterey Institute of International Studies, April 23. "Please observe the Constitution," said Owen Segerstrom. "Please behave as if this is a democratically run country, regardless of your political stripes, be they stereotypically liberal or stereotypically conservative."