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Barack Obama: “I would. And the reason is this, that the notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2007
I would. And the reason is this, that the notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration -- is ridiculous.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama advocates for direct negotiations with countries like Iran and Syria, criticizing the current administration's approach.

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