Posted on 01/28/2009 6:28:40 AM PST by Pistolshot
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for "profound changes" in U.S. foreign policy on Wednesday, including giving up support for Israel, during an address to thousands of people in the western city of Kermanshah.
President Obama on Tuesday, in an interview with Arabic television, called for more dialogue with Iran to express difference and see "where there are potential avenues for progress."
Without mentioning President Barack Obama by name, Ahmadinejad Wednesday repeatedly referred to those who want to bring "change," a word used often in Obama's election campaign, and indicated that Iran would be looking to see if there would be substantive differences in U.S. policy.
"We welcome change but on condition that change is fundamental and on the right track," Ahmadinejad said. "When they say 'we want to make changes', change can happen in two ways. First is a fundamental and effective change... The second ... is a change of tactics."
Ahmadinejad also demanded the U.S. apologize for 'crimes' committed against Iran; specifically, criticizing and trying to block their nuclear program.
"Those who say they want to make change, this is the change they should make: they should apologize to the Iranian nation and try to make up for their dark background and the crimes they have committed against the Iranian nation," Ahmadinejad said.
Later Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters that the U.S. administration is undertaking a wide-ranging and comprehensive survey of U.S. foreign policy options toward Iran.
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This is a test to see how low they can get Obama to crawl.
didnt we try this before...didnt clinton and albright try this...and it was shoved down everyones throat....
so whats this a double secret probation apology...
He will apologize, without calling it an apology.
I am sure Obama will comply.
I’d prefer a wing in the Smithsonian with the heads of all these tinpot tyrants on a stick. Preferably with a very surpised look on their face.
Hussein’s speechwriters are working on the apology now. It’s got to have just the right amount of groveling in it, to properly impress I’manutjob.
He’ll probably do it though Hillary.
Well, that didn’t take long for Obama’s new concilliatory tone to reap results with Iran.
Wait until Putin has Zero for lunch.
And the hijacked airbus in the 80s, and for funding Hezbollah and the Mehdi Army which have both spilled lots of American blood?
Gee I feel the same way.....Isn’t that so mean of me????
“I got his apology right here.”
...delivered by the biz end of a Hellfire.
Colonel, USAFR
Yecchh. Thanks for the mental image...
Colonel, USAFR
“I got his apology right here.”
I think Ahmandinejad would like Obama’s apology better. Afterall, Zero will be sending flowers and candy with along with a heartfelt Hallmark card.
he will get it when Barry gets around to it. Barry is too busy making apoligies for President Bush to all of the code pink and hollywood types.
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