Senator Barack Obama talks about earning the respect of the troops. - Military Times Interview

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Editorial board with Sen. Obama
Segment 1: Obama talks about earning the respect of the troops and how to do that without a service record.
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More: See the transcript of the interview
Opposition: Check out our editorial board with Sen. McCain from Oct. 2007
Obama interview segments:
  1. Earning the respect of the troops
  2. 'Troubled' by security contractors
  3. Money for extra troops
  4. Comparison with Sen. John McCain
  5. Holding military leaders accountable
  6. Withdrawing from Iraq
  7. Guard and Reserve deployments
  8. Defense Secretary Robert Gates
  9. Force levels
  10. Repeal 'don't ask, don't tell'
  11. Responsibilities of commander in chief
  12. Improving care for veterans
  13. Active-duty benefits