Amb. Thomas Pickering: Iran Elections & U.S. Policy

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Channel: Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs · 2009 · News & Politics

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The recent election in Iran has made U.S.-Iran relations difficult, says Ambassador Pickering. President Obama, who believes in diplomacy over the use of force, has to manage a delicate balance between dealing with the crack-down on protesters and leaving the door open for future negotiations with Iranian leadership.

This Carnegie Council event took place on June 20, 2009. For complete video, audio, and transcript, go to http://www.cceia.org

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