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27. Iran is in violation of the NPT.
Tue Sep 25, 2012, 06:25 PM
Sep 2012

And here's the transcript of Obama's remarks about Iran:

"Time and again, it has failed to take the opportunity to demonstrate that its nuclear program is peaceful, and to meet its obligations to the United Nations."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/09/25/remarks-president-un-general-assembly

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In Iran, we see where the path of a violent and unaccountable ideology leads. The Iranian people have a remarkable and ancient history, and many Iranians wish to enjoy peace and prosperity alongside their neighbors. But just as it restricts the rights of its own people, the Iranian government continues to prop up a dictator in Damascus and supports terrorist groups abroad. Time and again, it has failed to take the opportunity to demonstrate that its nuclear program is peaceful, and to meet its obligations to the United Nations.

So let me be clear. America wants to resolve this issue through diplomacy, and we believe that there is still time and space to do so. But that time is not unlimited. We respect the right of nations to access peaceful nuclear power, but one of the purposes of the United Nations is to see that we harness that power for peace. And make no mistake, a nuclear-armed Iran is not a challenge that can be contained. It would threaten the elimination of Israel, the security of Gulf nations, and the stability of the global economy. It risks triggering a nuclear-arms race in the region, and the unraveling of the non-proliferation treaty. That’s why a coalition of countries is holding the Iranian government accountable. And that’s why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Way to go my homey, Bill zellie Sep 2012 #1
It is classic fallacious argumentation. ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #38
I see what you did there. Pterodactyl Sep 2012 #39
Ha! nt ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #40
Ahmandinejad is in charge of nothing Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #2
Telling the truth about Iran is a big no-no. harmonicon Sep 2012 #6
Please show me the views that accept gays,non muslims and Missycim Sep 2012 #9
Well, I guess you'd have to ask gay and non-muslim Iranians about that. harmonicon Sep 2012 #11
You said they have a diversity of views, Missycim Sep 2012 #15
Who are the "people as a whole" if you're leaving out large numbers of people? harmonicon Sep 2012 #21
Ya what happened to those protesters? Missycim Sep 2012 #33
They got repressed. Comrade Grumpy Sep 2012 #50
has the US executed someone for being gay yet? DonCoquixote Sep 2012 #17
Oh, yes, of course they do. harmonicon Sep 2012 #23
The question wasn't whether the US had executed someone, but whether the offense was being 24601 Sep 2012 #42
Yeah, but that's a completely silly distinction to make. harmonicon Sep 2012 #47
Have you ever been to Iran? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #43
soundbite generation history lover Sep 2012 #36
The Supreme Leader is in charge of everything oberliner Sep 2012 #32
Yeah, I know Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #37
Bill, why not "help to get everybody get rid of their nuclear weapons." Start with those who have leveymg Sep 2012 #3
Change starts at home. harmonicon Sep 2012 #7
Ya lets disarm while they arm (not to mention china, russia etc) Missycim Sep 2012 #12
Yes, it is. harmonicon Sep 2012 #14
No I am quite alright being judgemental Missycim Sep 2012 #16
No, I don't. The US is clearly far more dangerous. (nt) harmonicon Sep 2012 #19
Ok this is an agree to disagree moment and we shall move on, Missycim Sep 2012 #20
You too. (nt) harmonicon Sep 2012 #24
i think you would appreciate this link history lover Sep 2012 #35
Post removed Post removed Sep 2012 #18
Neither one of them have threatened to wipe another country off the map Missycim Sep 2012 #10
Yet another right wing lie. Ash_F Sep 2012 #22
lol you are cute Missycim Sep 2012 #31
Not right-wing talking points cribbed straight from Fox and Limbaugh, that's for sure. /nt Ash_F Sep 2012 #41
Debunked? ha ha King_David Sep 2012 #46
Do you speak Farsi? Ash_F Sep 2012 #58
No need to speak Farsi King_David Sep 2012 #59
No argument here Ash_F Sep 2012 #60
You're too much, King_David Sep 2012 #61
And CBS? Ash_F Sep 2012 #62
Debunked???????? Beacool Sep 2012 #52
NEVER DEBUNKED leftynyc Sep 2012 #55
Good question, the US needs to lead the way in getting rid of Nukes. But instead sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #44
DLC PNAC'r harun Sep 2012 #4
Clinton was right on that question, but will he endorse such an initiative himself? Ash_F Sep 2012 #5
No serious person believes the US and Israel are interested in nonproliferation TomClash Sep 2012 #8
If Iran has the intent of using nuclear capacity for evil Stewland Sep 2012 #13
I trust Obama to do the right thing. nt Comrade_McKenzie Sep 2012 #25
+1 Ash_F Sep 2012 #26
Iran is in violation of the NPT. bananas Sep 2012 #27
Nope Ash_F Sep 2012 #30
Israel is in violation of UN Resolutions. How come nothing has been done about that? sabrina 1 Sep 2012 #45
Because the UN is a joke leftynyc Sep 2012 #56
Dear God NO! FrodosPet Sep 2012 #57
Golly gee, you forgot to blame the Jews. What good is a thinly-veiled attack on Israel without once 24601 Sep 2012 #63
LOL - "He won't act outside of international law" bananas Sep 2012 #28
I don't believe Obama is responsible for any of that /nt Ash_F Sep 2012 #29
Well, good for you. Beacool Sep 2012 #54
lets take a look at history... history lover Sep 2012 #34
Bill Needs to Stick to Signing Books Megahurtz Sep 2012 #48
No, he doesn't. Beacool Sep 2012 #53
I don't trust anyone with nuclear weapons...... DeSwiss Sep 2012 #49
but India, China, Israel, Pakistan, the US, etc can be trusted? ... olddad56 Sep 2012 #51
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