Barack Obama actually said...
Iranians need to understand that -- that, whether it's the Bush administration, or an Obama administration, that this is a paramount concern to the United States. And I think there are opportunities for us to mobilize a much more serious regime of sanctions on Iran, but also to offer them the possibility of improved relations in the international community, if they stand down on these nuclear weapons.
Context
Obama emphasizes the importance of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions and the potential for sanctions and improved relations.
07/31/2008