Theodore Deutch actually said...
I think, as many of you have said here today, Rouhani's victory I think can be better interpreted as a reflection of the tremendous popular discontent in Iran rather than a deep-seated affection for the candidate of Hassan Rouhani himself.
Context
Deutch emphasizes Rouhani's election reflects public discontent in Iran, not strong support for Rouhani.
06/17/2013