“a stunning failure of leadership”
“any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”

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On the recordNovember 26, 2009
It underscores broad consensus in calling upon Iran to live up to its international obligations and offer transparency in its nuclear program.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Today's IAEA Vote

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