Posted on 12/19/2011 11:11:05 PM PST by Eleutheria5
Iran is a year or less from “N-Day,” but the United States will stop it – no matter what, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told CBS Monday night.
His comments were far stronger than those of President Barack Obama, who has said that Iran must not reach nuclear capability but has not categorically stated that his administration will prevent it.
Concerning the “military option,” Panetta told interviewer Scott Pelley, “There are no options off the table.”
Asked if the Ahmadinejad regime can produce a nuclear weapon by the end of 2012, Panetta answered, “It would probably be about a year before they can do it. Perhaps a little less. But one proviso, Scott, is if they have a hidden facility somewhere in Iran that may be enriching fuel.”
Pelley suggested, “So that they can develop a weapon even more quickly,” and Panetta answered, “On a faster track.”
“The United States does not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon,” according to the Secretary of Defense. “That's a red line for us and that's a red line, [and] obviously, for the Israelis. If we have to do it, we will deal with it.
“If they [Iran] proceed and we get intelligence that they are proceeding with developing a nuclear weapon, then we will take whatever steps necessary to stop it.
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(Excerpt) Read more at israelnationalnews.com ...
Panetta went on to say that the US has a series of harsh letters prepared that feature escalating font sizes, bolding, and liberal use of capitalization. “We’re willing to go as far as a triple-dog dare, but will only use that option if there is no other choice.”
You go first brave soldier.
Panetta and Obama work for their 57 states.
It would probably be about a year before they can do it. Perhaps a little less. But one proviso, Scott, is if they have a hidden facility somewhere in Iran that may be enriching fuel.”
oh, after the election, yea that’s the ticket..then they will act like they are starting the war, instead they will be in bed with Iran, these commie, racist bastar$# must go.
Yeah, that’s my take too. While its a refreshingly unambiguous statement by LP, its hard for me to believe that this Administration will do what’s necessary to take care of business w/Iran. Methinks its just red meat for the election and that’s that.
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The Coming Age of Obama. A Prediction
http://thepoliticallyincorrectfish.com/pif2/?p=544
But one proviso, Scott, is if they have a hidden facility somewhere in Iran that may be enriching fuel.
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You mean like all those hardened tunnels under various mountains? Or are you thinking that there is any Iranian nuclear “research” facility remaining above ground?
Did someone just rip a fart? Oh... sorry that was just panetta speaking again. Sounds the same... smells the same.
LLS
Just substitute "Iraq" for "Iran" and it's 1996 through 2002 all over again. Too bad Barry pulled all those troops out of Baghdad, he'll have to fly them all back again next summer.
Same orifice, although it is hard to tell what with the necktie and collar around it. How does he do that at his age?
That was good... I needed the chuckle!
LLS
Look how he wears those glasses and puts on such a “thoughtful” look, as if he were Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, before he’s had his morning prunes. Does he practice in the mirror?
One of lying POS organizations working for the reelection of the lying POS in the White House has been plastering lies about three Pubbie candidates, claiming that they want to cut aid to Israel to zero. There is only one candidate who does, as far as I know — and that is Ron Paul, himself a stalking horse for Obama.
Good prediction. I think you’ve underestimated a lot of Americans.
Remember the old Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” One thing is certain: the times ahead will be interesting.
yup
I am thinking here comes the bs from the whitehouse and the puppets..
“May you live in interesting times.” story of my life ... More ahead as you say, I fear.
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Please, who believes this. I no neither of them, but I know Panetta ain't no Patton, dexpite the capital P at the beginning. So do our enemies.
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