The President's Weekly Address
10/25/2013
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Achieving a peaceful resolution that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is in America's national security interest.
This first step achieves a great deal in its own right.
Ultimately, only diplomacy can bring about a durable solution to the challenge posed by Iran's nuclear program.
I have a profound responsibility to try to resolve our differences peacefully, rather than rush towards conflict.