As President, Maher was much more moderate than his predecessor, his administration did pass laws ensuring the legalization of gay marriage and saw the withdrawal of several thousand troops from South America. Additionally Maher did fullfill his tickets pledge to work with the other North American nations to develop alternative energy; however, he did not pursue President bin-Laden's commitment to eliminate all references to God, despite being an outspoken critic of religion himself, and he did not pursue any other legislation in regards to abortion.