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Romney blames Obamas ME handling

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Mitt Romney says the risk of conflict in Middle East has grown under Obama leadership.

The Republican presidential contender is calling for a change of course in the region.Romney assailed Obamas foreign policy in a speech Monday at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia.He had focused on the economy for much of the campaign is now seizing on foreign policy to help paint Obama as a weak leader who has limited Americas influence on global affairs.Romney is calling for the U.S. to take a more assertive role in Syria. He also wants new conditions on aid to Egypt and would impose tighter sanctions on Iran.He says there is, a longing for American leadership in the Middle East.