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In reply to the discussion: Clinton: Iran cannot be trusted with nuclear program [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)27. Iran is in violation of the NPT.
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. Thats why a coalition of countries is holding the Iranian government accountable. And thats why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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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. Thats why a coalition of countries is holding the Iranian government accountable. And thats why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
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Who are the "people as a whole" if you're leaving out large numbers of people?
harmonicon
Sep 2012
#21
The question wasn't whether the US had executed someone, but whether the offense was being
24601
Sep 2012
#42
Bill, why not "help to get everybody get rid of their nuclear weapons." Start with those who have
leveymg
Sep 2012
#3
Not right-wing talking points cribbed straight from Fox and Limbaugh, that's for sure. /nt
Ash_F
Sep 2012
#41
Good question, the US needs to lead the way in getting rid of Nukes. But instead
sabrina 1
Sep 2012
#44
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
Israel is in violation of UN Resolutions. How come nothing has been done about that?
sabrina 1
Sep 2012
#45