The Big Three of the Government speak out firmly against Iran and lay the foundation for war.
President Bush:
"It is the policy of the United States to seek and support democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world," the president said then and now.
The strategy lists seven countries that warrant special cause for concern -- Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Burma, Belarus and Zimbabwe. It puts Iran and North Korea in a special category because of their nuclear programs, and vows to take "all necessary measures" to protect against them.
It adds a particular warning on Iran, which it says supports terrorists, threatens Israel and disrupts democratic reform in Iraq. It also issues a dire warning.
"We may face no greater challenge from a single country than from Iran. ... This diplomatic effort must succeed if confrontation is to be avoided," it says.
Bolton: U.S. ambassador to the United Nations:
Bolton compares Iran situation to 9/11 attacks
Thursday, March 16, 2006; Posted: 11:23 a.m. EST (16:23 GMT)
John Bolton, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., at U.N. headquarters
Thursday, March 16, 2006; Posted: 11:23 a.m. EST (16:23 GMT)
John Bolton, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., at U.N. headquarters
Wednesday.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- United Nations negotiations about Iran's nuclear program shift to the full Security Council on Thursday, after the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. said Iran posed a threat comparable to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Secretary Of State Condoleeza Rice:
Rice: Iran 'terror's central bank'
Thursday, March 16, 2006; Posted: 11:23 a.m. EST (16:23 GMT)
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday urged Iran to resume negotiations over its nuclear program, while also calling the country a central banker for terrorism.
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