On the recordJuly 11, 2009
Neither the President nor I have any illusions that dialogue with this Islamic republic will guarantee success of any kind, and the prospects have certainly shifted in the weeks following the election. But we also understand the importance of offering to engage Iran and giving its leaders a clear choice whether to join the international community as a responsible member or rather to continue down a path to further isolation. We remain ready to engage with Iran, but the time for action is now. The opportunity will not remain open indefinitely.
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