Circle of Protection

In July, a group of religious leaders across the spectrum posed questions to the presidential candidates on the topic of poverty.  This group, named the Circle of Protection, argues that we as a nation need programs to protect the poorest and most vulnerable members of our society.  Please read about their position and beliefs and then watch the brief (3 minutes each) video responses from Governor Romney and President Obama.  In your own words, summarize the candidate's statements and explain how they compare to the Church's teaching on justice and charity.  What are the strengths/weaknesses of the candidates statements?