Iran

President Obama Discusses Iran’s Nuclear Situation

“We can’t dictate to other countries what their security interests are. What is also true is it is the policy of the United States to try to resolve the issue of Iran’s nuclear capabilities in a peaceful way through diplomatic channels.”

— President Obama tells CNN about his policy toward Iran’s nuclear capabilities during his trip to Russia.

President Obama Condemns Iran’s Response to Election Protests

“The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.”

— President Barack Obama formally denounces the actions of the Iranian government in response to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s contested reelection.

Obama on the Iran election

"The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, the beatings, and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost."

— Obama, during his first news conference in the White House Briefing Room, remarking on the Iran election in which an overwhelming victory was declared for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad despite allegations of fraud on June 23, 2009.

Hillary Clinton on the Iran Resolution

“Since that resolution passed, our commanders on the ground in Iraq have announced that we've seen some progress from the Iranians backing off, no longer sending in weapons and materiel, and beginning to withdraw their technical advisers.”

Hillary Clinton on Barack Obama's Iran Vote

"A president can't dodge the big fights, can't find political cover, or have words speak louder than actions."

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