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| Obama views Iran as a "threat" to US security | |
| 2009-01-10 | |
| U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said on Friday he views Iran as a "genuine threat" but still favors initiating a dialogue with the Islamic republic. Asked about Iran at a news conference, Obama said he would not go into detail on his policy toward Tehran because of the principle that there is only one president at a time. But he said, "I have said in the past during the course of the campaign that Iran is a genuine threat to U.S. national security." "But I have also said that we should be willing to initiate diplomacy as a mechanism to achieve our national security goals, and my national security team, I think, is reflective of that practical, pragmatic approach to foreign policy," said Obama, who takes over from President George W. Bush on Jan. 20.
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| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 he views Iran as a "genuine threat" Well then unleash your hounds of the MSM on them, demonizing the Iranian leadership at least as much as you had them demonize Palin and McCain. You know for that little leverage effect when the ambassador sends word back to Tehran that the Yanks are taking notice. Then we'll know you're serious. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2009-01-10 14:09 |
| #3 Neville Chamberlain was an appeasement PM, but after his fall from position, he worked in the Churchill war cabinet and had a key role in the formation of the Special Operations Executive. At least he saw the error of his actions and tried to contribute positively to the war effort. When things go south for us, I would not expect any of our leaders to do anything but deflect the responsibility to others. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2009-01-10 12:45 |
| #2 Approves |
| Posted by: DMFD 2009-01-10 10:50 |
| #1 Oi vey. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2009-01-10 04:00 |