Iran Reviews > As in the days of Noah: Obama:Teheran threatens US security
[As in the days of Noah] President-elect Barack Obama on Friday repeated his campaign assertion that Teheran "is a genuine threat to US national security."Obama told reporters at a Washington news conference that he would have more to say about the Iranian nuclear program after he is inaugurated.Obama also touted a "practical, pragmatic approach" to concerns about its nuclear development and said once more that he believes diplomacy should be put into play more than it has been in the past.Obama also said his administration will "uphold our highest values and ideals" in its approach to fighting terrorism.
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