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U.S. sets conditions for talks with Iran
AP - Wed May 31, 11:04 AM ET
WASHINGTON - In a major policy shift, the United States said Wednesday it is prepared to join other nations in holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program if Iran first agrees to stop disputed nuclear activities that the West fears could lead to a bomb. "To underscore our commitment to a diplomatic solution and to enhance prospects for success, as soon as Iran fully and verifiably suspends its enrichment and reprocessing activities, the United States will come to the table," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in remarks prepared for delivery at the State Department.
AP - Wed May 31, 11:04 AM ET
WASHINGTON - In a major policy shift, the United States said Wednesday it is prepared to join other nations in holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program if Iran first agrees to stop disputed nuclear activities that the West fears could lead to a bomb. "To underscore our commitment to a diplomatic solution and to enhance prospects for success, as soon as Iran fully and verifiably suspends its enrichment and reprocessing activities, the United States will come to the table," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said in remarks prepared for delivery at the State Department.
Wha? So...
We are committed to diplomacy in addressing Iran's use of nuclear technology, but only if you'll suspend activities connected to it before we talk to you about it?
Isn't that pretty much pandering to the idea of diplomacy while not exercising it at all? F'ucking Condoleeza.