I think we would all agree that we have a strong interest in avoiding that.

We cannot have a solely unilateral approach, that some of these steps might be helpful in constructing a larger strategy.

I still maintain some hope that a combination of skillful diplomacy with the threat of force, with the threat of very tough sanctions, might succeed in convincing the Iranians to back down.

The hope is to move progressively, with timelines and real consequences for failing to meet them.

I think that President Obama has done--I have been impressed by his diplomacy toward Iran.

I think it is a difficult prospect. I am not sure this strategy will succeed, but it is worth trying.

I think enhances, strengthens his diplomatic portfolio.

I see President Obama continuing a lot of the strength that was in President Bush's policy.

When you are contemplating an apocalypse, Senator, it is worth taking some time.

the Congress can end this ambiguity by passing S. 908.

Senator Dodd has many other demands on his time, and his willingness to schedule this hearing, despite those demands, demonstrates his commitment to confronting this serious threat.

I think that President Obama has done a very good job of regaining the initiative and putting Iran on the defensive.