On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
We are willing to lead tough and principled diplomacy with the appropriate Iranian leader at a time and place of our choosing if--and only if--it can advance the interests of the United States.
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Obama emphasizes the need for principled diplomacy with Iran to protect U.S. interests.
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