the candidacy of Jackson for the presidency a reality.
However, with any bid for the presidential nomination comes another reality: political issues. In the area of political issues, Jackson hit some high points with foreign policy and domestic reform. Nonetheless, America could not stop asking itself the most important question: What would Jackson do if elected president of the United States? Surely, Jackson had a flair for foreign relations. After negotiating the release of Lt. Robert O. Goodman from Syrian custody Jan. 4, 1984, Jackson was rewarded with respect by Americans for his successful completion of a most "humanitarian gesture." At that time, he dominated the Democratic party, and, as one Mondale consultant said, he was "the most formidable Black leader in America." Jackson was pleased with the praise and said that he would continue to stress world peace if elected president. When asked about Central America, he coolly responded that he would immediately stop all military aid to our southern neighbors.
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