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Summary of the August 2004 Pew Research Center Foreign Policy Attitudes Survey

• Foreign affairs and national security issues are now a top priority in the 2004 presidential election, driven by the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War.
• Americans express growing concern that the U.S. is less respected internationally (67% agree), viewing this decline as a major problem (43% say it is).
• Partisanship is a key factor shaping foreign policy opinions; Republicans emphasize decisiveness in foreign policy, while Democrats focus on caution and ally interests.
• The anti-terrorism policy is the top foreign policy priority (88% support it), followed by protecting U.S. jobs and combating terrorism.
• Public opinion on the Iraq War remains divided; 53% viewed the decision to go to war as the right choice, but support has waned, and many question the war's impact on the war on terror.
• President Bush is criticized for being "too quick to use force" (59% agree), contrasting with views on leadership and authority, where Democrats and independents are more skeptical.
• Relations with Western Europe remain strong, with 56% favoring continued partnerships, but U.S. global leadership is widely supported (74%).
• Attitudes on using torture for interrogations (43% see it sometimes as justified) and civil liberties are debated, with declining support for sacrificing liberties for security.
• The survey highlights a widening partisan divide on foreign policy issues, influenced by events like 9/11 and the Iraq War.

This analysis underscores the role of partisanship and global events in shaping public perceptions of U.S. foreign policy and its priorities.