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Obama: We Will Sanction Iran

Obama ups pressure on Tehran, North Korea in South Korean speech

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2009 7:12 AM CST
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(Newser) – Barack Obama offered his toughest talk yet on nuclear issues today in a joint press conference with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. Obama blasted Iran for turning down a deal to turn their nuclear stockpiles into fuel rods, “for internal political reasons, or perhaps because they are stuck in some of their own rhetoric.” He said that the US was now moving to negotiate sanctions with its allies.

Obama said he was still hopeful that he could bring North Korea back to the bargaining table. But he and Lee intend “to break the pattern in which North Korea behaves in a provocative fashion, then is willing to return to talks…and then leaves the talks and seeks further concessions.” This is likely Obama’s easiest stop in Asia, notes the New York Times. Lee, a close ally, offered Obama a warm reception complete with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

President Barack Obama speaks to US troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.
President Barack Obama speaks to US troops at Osan Air Base in Osan, South Korea, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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cyclops
Nov 20, 2009 4:58 AM CST
It won't do no f.........good that's why.
psycada
Nov 19, 2009 3:50 AM CST
Its nice to see the newser community can still put words into people's mouths to detract from the point instead of addressing the actual points. Of course I want jews to die. Didn't I say that clear as a bell earlier (for those of you too stupid to tell the difference, mainly you hybrid, that was SARCASM. And hybrid - your reply shows you really are uninformed about the events in Palestine, which sadly reflects the average American's knowledge of what is going on over their. The firecrackers palestinians send in retaliation to being carpet bombed are nothing compare to the white phosphrous bombs Isreal rained down on the Gaza strip. In case you didn't know, Israel broke the cease fire that started the war in Gaza. So much for peace.) @ddiggler - I have read about hezbolla and I know who is supplying them, not that I think its a good thing. The US supplies Israel with weapons to commit war crimes with, how is that any better? Perhaps also, you should read about who supplied both sides of WWI and WWII. You're point, although valid, is moot and doesn't detract from my original point of us needing to pay attention to us and leave Iranians to pay attention to Iranians. Citizens of a nation revolt all the time and when the Iranians think they need to, they will, just as we did in the 1700's. Thanks for adding to the discussion though.
myvoice
Nov 19, 2009 3:06 AM CST
i meant to write "cant" see the difference!
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