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as an example, we recently arrested an individual, an iranian-american, who had, according to the indictment, plotted to utilize an individual association with the mexican keitel to assassinate the saudi ambassador in washington, d.c. that quite obviously implicates somewhat more than a criminal case. consequently, the impact on international relations -- it is implicated in terms of what we do, and consequently, there is an exchange and understanding of what is going to happen, although the justice department and ourselves will do what we believe is best, regardless of that. nonetheless, there has to be a dialogue on the implications and impact of a case such as that. the relationship has evolved -- evolved over time. it goes without saying that the president and others should not, have not interfered with investigations that have to be handled independently. so that stricture is still there and adhered to, but on the other hand, because of the, again, globalization, the seeping across or leaking across of information and impact of cases, there has to be a different dialogue now than there
as an example, we recently arrested an individual, an iranian-american, who had, according to the indictment, plotted to utilize an individual association with the mexican keitel to assassinate the saudi ambassador in washington, d.c. that quite obviously implicates somewhat more than a criminal case. consequently, the impact on international relations -- it is implicated in terms of what we do, and consequently, there is an exchange and understanding of what is going to happen, although the...
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an iranian president. >> the very fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> reporter: news of the call broke with a tweet from iran's president shortly before president obama announced it, rouhani turned down a face to face meeting when both men were in new york on tuesday, but the call was his idea. rouhani has been in new york all week, speaking at the u.n. and vowing warmer relations with the united states. the obstacles are huge, for years war with iran has seemed more likely than diplomatic progress. the president says he sees a chance for a big change. beginning with renewed talks on iran's nuclear program. >> i believe we have a responsibility to pursue diplomacy, and a unique opportunity to make progress with the new leadership in tehran. >> reporter: right after the president touted his historic conversation with the president of iran, he lashed out at a group he hasn't been talking to, republicans in congress, who he blamed for pu
an iranian president. >> the very fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> reporter: news of the call broke with a tweet from iran's president shortly before president obama announced it, rouhani turned down a face to face meeting when both men were in new york on tuesday, but the call was his idea. rouhani has been in...
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and of america's role in overthrowing on iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy, or directly, through proxy taken hostages killed u.s. troops and threatens our ally israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspensions run too deep. but i do believe if we can resolve the issue of the nuclear problem, that can serve as a major step down a long road towards a different relationship. one based on mutual interests, and mutual respect. >> he directly picks up some of obama's points he said he wanted to make it clear to the entire world, iran's nuclear policy. >> i declare here, openly and that notwithstanding the positions of others, this has been and will all be the objective of the slammic republic of iran, nuclear weapon with and other weapons of mass destruction have no place in iran's security and defense doctrine. and contradict hour fundamental religious and ethical convictions. with the political will of the leadership in the quite, and hoping t
and of america's role in overthrowing on iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy, or directly, through proxy taken hostages killed u.s. troops and threatens our ally israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspensions run too deep. but i do believe if we can resolve the issue of the nuclear problem, that can serve as a major step down a long...
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an informal encounter between the two leaders, something iranian officials rejected.g but friday afternoon the two leaders finally connected in a 15-minute phone call. the first communication between an american and iranian president 1979. "wall street journal" global view columnist brett stevens joins us with more. why this new enthusiasm from the iranians? at least at the appearancesmo level for negotiations. >> i think they get the sense that the united states really would like to make a deal. obama has given every indication that he wants to shake rouhani's hand. there is the situation where the united states walked away from what appeared to be imminent military strike which shows how little appetite there is in the u.s. for as strike on iran. they see an america that is t willing to play. >> but that isn't what the administration says.t is the administration says, look,ed the sanctions are working andnc the iranians are under appreciator and that's why they are doing it. and now the new moderate voice , he has impressed the rest of the iranian leadership with how well he did in theith election. they are willing to say, all right, go see if you can cut a o deal. >> well, look, we have ha
an informal encounter between the two leaders, something iranian officials rejected.g but friday afternoon the two leaders finally connected in a 15-minute phone call. the first communication between an american and iranian president 1979. "wall street journal" global view columnist brett stevens joins us with more. why this new enthusiasm from the iranians? at least at the appearancesmo level for negotiations. >> i think they get the sense that the united states really would...
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an iranian president. >> the very fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> reporter: news of the call broke with a tweet from iran's president shortly before president obama announced it, rouhani turned down a face to face meeting when both men were in new york on tuesday, but the call was his idea. rouhani has been in new york all week, speaking at the u.n. and vowing warmer relations with the united states. the obstacles are huge, for years war with iran has seemed more likely than diplomatic progress. the president says he sees a chance for a big change. beginning with renewed talks on iran's nuclear program. >> i believe we have a responsibility to pursue diplomacy, and a unique opportunity to make progress with the new leadership in tehran. >> reporter: right after the president touted his historic conversation with the president of iran, he lashed out at a group he hasn't been talking to, republicans in congress, who he blamed for
an iranian president. >> the very fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> reporter: news of the call broke with a tweet from iran's president shortly before president obama announced it, rouhani turned down a face to face meeting when both men were in new york on tuesday, but the call was his idea. rouhani has been...
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iranian president, hassan rouhani. there you see the white house photo, it's just been released. the president in the oval office, shirt and tie, speaking with hassan rouhani. the first time an americanken with an iranian president since 1979. that's when the iranian revolution took place. remember, american diplomats were held hostage at the u.s. embassy in tehran, they were taken from the u.s. embassy in tehran, held hostage for 444 days. the u.s./iranian relationship has been awful ever since. but today, a breakthrough of sorts when the president of the united states and the president of iran spoke by phone, and the president of the united states, president obama, initiated that phone call. let's get some reaction from inside iran right now. our cnn's reza sayah is on the ground in tehran and is joining us now. any reaction? are you getting official reaction, unofficial reaction? what are the folks there saying, reza? >> reporter: they're thrilled, wolf. they're ecstatic. it's 1:00 a.m. here tehran time. we got the news about a couple hours ago. we were away from our hotel so we tried to talk to as many ordinary iranians as possible on the phone in person and every single person w
iranian president, hassan rouhani. there you see the white house photo, it's just been released. the president in the oval office, shirt and tie, speaking with hassan rouhani. the first time an americanken with an iranian president since 1979. that's when the iranian revolution took place. remember, american diplomats were held hostage at the u.s. embassy in tehran, they were taken from the u.s. embassy in tehran, held hostage for 444 days. the u.s./iranian relationship has been awful ever...
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is there something about an iranian that is different from an american?ural, i don't want to say. they're probably very good people. >> the persians in l.a. own half of l.a.. >> mullas running iran are not good people, geraldo. mood mood -- . >> eric boling don't you make peace with enemies not with your friends? >> very a hard time making possess peace with enemy who's killed my wife and son. if that were the case. >> why aren't you mad at saudies? why aren't you mad? i have never heard you speak out? >> i might, anyone that sponsors terror or perpetrate terror on an american or american ally. >> now there is effort over seara. do you believe americans played a positive role in syria and poison gas? >> no. >> you don't think they've play aid positive role? >> iranians supplied syria with poison gas. >> geraldo, you're going to pin this on americans when iranians have been known to sell the chemical weapons around the world? >> iranians have been victimized by chem wall weapons iraq used in the eight year war. we backed iraq in some of the war. >> eric. >
is there something about an iranian that is different from an american?ural, i don't want to say. they're probably very good people. >> the persians in l.a. own half of l.a.. >> mullas running iran are not good people, geraldo. mood mood -- . >> eric boling don't you make peace with enemies not with your friends? >> very a hard time making possess peace with enemy who's killed my wife and son. if that were the case. >> why aren't you mad at saudies? why aren't you...
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an iranian leader have spoken in more than 30 years. the president addressed the significance of this call. >> the very fact that this was the first to medication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> at the u.n. in new york city, it has been a busy week for the general assembly. the diplomats labors are starting to bear fruit. thursday evening we learned the five permanent members have agreed to a draft resolution put forward by the u.s. and russia that compels syria to give up its chemical weapons stockpiles. an official vote may come as soon as this evening. throughout these negotiations the main point of contention centered on chapter seven measures which allow for military and non-military actions. three of the five members of the security council of the u.s., france, and the u.k. wanted a resolution to contain chapter seven measures as punishment if syria fails to hand over its chemical weapons. the other permanent members, russia and china opposed any chapter seven measures. the agreed-upon draft resolution does not co
an iranian leader have spoken in more than 30 years. the president addressed the significance of this call. >> the very fact that this was the first to medication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> at the u.n. in new york city, it has been a busy week for the general assembly. the diplomats labors are starting to bear fruit. thursday evening...
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. >> you think they're inheritly evil that there is something about an iranian that makes them different than an americanof cultural -- >> the iranian people are probably very good people but the leadership -- >> the persians in l.a. own half of l.a. >> they're not good people. >> don't you make peace with your enemies, not with your friends? >> i have a hard time making peace with my enemies who killed my wife and son. >> why aren't you mad at the saudis, really about that? i have never heard you speak out about the saudis? is it because they sell their oil to the united states? >> hell no. anyone that sponsors terror or perpetrates terror or an american ally. >> now there is an effort over syria, do you agree that the iranians have played a positive role vis-a-vis sarin and the poison gas? >> no. >> i heard some american companies supplies those. >> oh, hgeraldo. you're going to pin this on the americans when iranians have been known to sell chemical weapons? >> the iranians have been victimized about the chemical weapons that iraq used in the war. >> i wonder if you actually believe this stuff. i look
. >> you think they're inheritly evil that there is something about an iranian that makes them different than an americanof cultural -- >> the iranian people are probably very good people but the leadership -- >> the persians in l.a. own half of l.a. >> they're not good people. >> don't you make peace with your enemies, not with your friends? >> i have a hard time making peace with my enemies who killed my wife and son. >> why aren't you mad at the...
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iranian counterpart. a contact that hasn't happened between leaders of the u.s. and iran in decades. >> this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness for us between our countries. but, it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> the phone call came at iran's request, the two leaders spoke through translators for 15 minutes before president hassan left the united nations to return home. they discussed iran's nuclear program. >> iran will never develop nuclear weapons. i have made clear that we respect the right of the iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy in the context of iran meeting its obligations. the test will be meaningful, transparent, and verifiable actions. >> afterward, if we can make progress on nuclear file, other issues such as syria, will certainly be positively affected. president obama responded with wishes for a safe journey and apology for new york traffic. he expressed his gratitude writing, have a good day, mr. president. negotiators from the u.s., iran, and five other world powers are meeting for nuclear talks ne
iranian counterpart. a contact that hasn't happened between leaders of the u.s. and iran in decades. >> this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness for us between our countries. but, it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> the phone call came at iran's request, the two leaders spoke through translators for 15 minutes before president hassan left the united nations to return home....
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interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing an iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel, with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a long road toward a different relationship. one based on mutual interests and mutual respect. since i took office, i have made it clear to the supreme leader in iran and most recently to president rowhani that america prefers to resolve our problems peacefully, though we are determined to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. we are not seeking regime change and we respect the right of the iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy. instead, we insist that the iranian government meet its responsibilities under the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and u.n. securi
interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing an iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel, with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of...
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iranian hospitals have been unable to get the supplies they need because of the american sanctions. anical figure said they don't have what they need to treat cancer and multiple scler oasis. whatever you think about that as a tactic, about leverages the misery of a civilian population, that's what sanctions were intended to do. to create pressure and that's what they did. when iran's new president was elected in august, it was a surprise. he was a moderate politician. not a front-runner in the election and then he won decisively. he got more than 50% of the vote. didn't even have to b a run off. the guy in second place got 16% of the vote. the moderate president's victory was decisive. they chose the candidate who represented the biggest break from the hard line policies. and since he was elected, the new president has been saying he is clear that he has a mandate for moderation. that he has a mandate to change his place in the world. from the iranian people and from the behind the scenes unelected powers that be in iran, from the clerics who run everything. the new president has not
iranian hospitals have been unable to get the supplies they need because of the american sanctions. anical figure said they don't have what they need to treat cancer and multiple scler oasis. whatever you think about that as a tactic, about leverages the misery of a civilian population, that's what sanctions were intended to do. to create pressure and that's what they did. when iran's new president was elected in august, it was a surprise. he was a moderate politician. not a front-runner in the...
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an opening. >> now, we're mindful of all the challenges ahead. the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. gwen: this was quite the straddling of the fence, not just from the u.s. >> but it was an amazing charm offensive from the iranian side. hassan rouhani. we're not used to an iranian president, muslim cleric, treating us this way. he did more media in the past week than some presidential candidates -- gwen: i met with him, you met with him. >> he did everything but fundraisers. twitter feed. it was quite as stoppishing. almost overkill. maybe a -- as stoppishing. almost overkill. on tuesday there was the question of whether there would be a handshake between president obama and president rouhani. by the end of the week the phone call was arranged. the iranians said yeah, let's do a phone call. president obama actually placed the call. what changed in the course of the week? and rouhani said at a news conference on friday, he gave an interesting answer. he said
an opening. >> now, we're mindful of all the challenges ahead. the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. gwen: this was quite the straddling of the fence, not just from the u.s. >> but it was an amazing charm offensive from the iranian side. hassan rouhani. we're not used to an iranian...
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an informal encounter between the two leaders. something iranian officials rejected. the two leaders finally connected in a 15-minute phone call. the first communication between an american. global view columnist join us with more. why this new enthusiasm from the iranians for negotiations? >> i think they get the sense the united states really would like to make a deal. obama has given every indication he wants to shake rohani's hand, he wants to set a new tone in relations. there's the american debacle with syria. which the united states walked away from what appeared to be an imminent military strike which shows just how little appetite there is in the u.s. for any kind of strike on iran as well. so they see an america that's willing to play. >> that isn't what the administration says. the administration says, look, the sanctions are working. the iranians are under pressure. and now that's why they're doing it. and this new president, rohani, a new moderate voice. he's impressed the rest of the iranian leadership with how well he did in the election. they're willing to say, all right, see if you can cut a deal. >> we've had sanctions against iran for a very long time.
an informal encounter between the two leaders. something iranian officials rejected. the two leaders finally connected in a 15-minute phone call. the first communication between an american. global view columnist join us with more. why this new enthusiasm from the iranians for negotiations? >> i think they get the sense the united states really would like to make a deal. obama has given every indication he wants to shake rohani's hand, he wants to set a new tone in relations. there's the...
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present iranian rocket bomb are expected to me said the young general assembly and the first face to face between an american and iranian leaders in over three decades but an assistant professor said take university mohammad has done a county says there is resistance to this thaw in both countries. you want also for some of the conservation results but more cons are you won't believe. it's good for the worst to think that you were not for a cause famine reached most skeptics or all soil for the turf on washington one of . the most of the mysteries about the possibility of such a breakthrough and even look one. draws one solution to call ruth their own people their own sargent's their own political party is this is the best interest of both sides so the huge war to hear is common. critics say sanctions on iran have no proven effective in achieving political aims no matter their scope alteration the restrictions are justified as being better than war but they only seem to make things so what is for the people of the countries and north korea has been hated by a range of economic and military restrictions by th
present iranian rocket bomb are expected to me said the young general assembly and the first face to face between an american and iranian leaders in over three decades but an assistant professor said take university mohammad has done a county says there is resistance to this thaw in both countries. you want also for some of the conservation results but more cons are you won't believe. it's good for the worst to think that you were not for a cause famine reached most skeptics or all soil for the...
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interference in their affairs and of america's role this in overthrowing iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy, taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspensions run too deep. i believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a long road towards a different relationship, one based on mutual interests and mutual respect. >> part of what the president has to say about iran, our senior white house correspondent is with us. if he goes ahead and the drama is building right now of a handshake and a little exchange of words if you will with the president of iran today. it would be not only symbolic but a break through that hasn't happened since 1979. >> it would be a huge historic break through between these two countries. i came up here thinking there was no way that this is going to happen, that the president of the united states would shake h
interference in their affairs and of america's role this in overthrowing iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy, taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspensions run too deep. i believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can...
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interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing an iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel, with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a long road towards a different relationship. one based on mutual interests and mutual respect. since i took office, i've made it clear in letters to the supreme leader in iran and more recently to president rouhani that america prefers to resolve our concerns over iran's nuclear program peacefully, although we are determined to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. we are not seeking regime change and we respect the right of the iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy. instead, we insist that the iranian government meet its responsibilities under the nuc
interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing an iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see an iranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel, with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of...
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an historic phone call between president obama and iran's newly elected president. the first time leaders of united states and iran have spoken since the iranian hostage crisis. >> the fact was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 under scores the deep mistrust between our countries but indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> the conversation after president rowani decided not to meet face-to-face with the president. today's call a step towards reassuring the u.s. iran is ready to work towards an agreement on the nuclear program. >> i believe in the not too distant future we'll be able to resolve and settle the nuclear issue. >> before he boarded the flight this tweet from his twitter account. niceties exchanged between two leaders of nation that's have been at odds for decades. first steps in a process president obama says will be challenging but possible. >> i do believe there is a basis for resolution. >> from here, secretary of state john kerry and iran's prime minister will be working towards a nuclear deal and have been told do-to-do so quickly. >> and abc's george step step will have -- stephanopoulos will have an exclusive interview at. >> wnt
an historic phone call between president obama and iran's newly elected president. the first time leaders of united states and iran have spoken since the iranian hostage crisis. >> the fact was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 under scores the deep mistrust between our countries but indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> the conversation after president rowani decided not to meet face-to-face with the...
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>> the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving behind that difficult history. >> also tonight - speeding into trouble - grand theft auto v rockets into record sales. but critics want to put up roadblocks to its real-life brutality. >> you can't be a superhero in real life. that's why you highlight the fantasy. >> there's not a lot of doubt about who is responsible for climate change, but why is there any? >> and good evening. i'm joie chen. it has been an historic day in the diplomatic world on a couple of fronts, but it began with a big, although brief phone call for the first time from 1979 that is, indeed, more than 30 years contact between iran and united states was established. president obama's phone call from president obama to hassan rouhani capped off a week of drama at the united nations. president obama said the two men discussed differences over rain iran's nuclear program. >> i spoke on the phone with iranian's president hassan ro
>> the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deepness between our countries and indicates the prospect of moving behind that difficult history. >> also tonight - speeding into trouble - grand theft auto v rockets into record sales. but critics want to put up roadblocks to its real-life brutality. >> you can't be a superhero in real life. that's why you highlight the fantasy. >> there's not a...
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he has put his foreign minister in charge of the negotiations an american educated long time american iranian they are going to meet to talk about the issue. he understood iran has to build up confidence and give transparen transparency. he said he was willing, perhaps it could be put on the table the heavy water reactor at iraq, something that could perhaps separate plutonium, another way if they'd try to build a weapon, he said that's possible something that could go on the table whether that plant goes online or not. >> so give us the benefit of your insight both into this man and men in the past that you have known in iran's leadership. is the new boss the same as the old boss? >> not the same as the old boss who just preceded him, ahmadinejad. he is much, much different. he's not a hardliner now. he's a reformist, a moderate and he's made a lot of promises. i asked him specifically about things ahmadinejad said which ackered the world, angered israel's friends and president obama mentioned it in his speech the holocaust denial of ahmadinejad, the threatening to wipe israel off the face o
he has put his foreign minister in charge of the negotiations an american educated long time american iranian they are going to meet to talk about the issue. he understood iran has to build up confidence and give transparen transparency. he said he was willing, perhaps it could be put on the table the heavy water reactor at iraq, something that could perhaps separate plutonium, another way if they'd try to build a weapon, he said that's possible something that could go on the table whether that...
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interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing the iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see and states an enemy and directly taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a long road towards a different relationship. one based on mutual interests and mutual respect. since i took office, i've made it clear in letters to the supreme leader in iran and more recently to president rouhani that america prefers to resolve our concerns over iran's nuclear program peacefully. although we are determined to prevent iran from developing a nuclear weapon. we are not seeking regime change and we respect the right of the iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy. instead, we insist that the iranian government meet its responsibilities under the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and un security council resolutions. meanwhil
interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing the iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see and states an enemy and directly taken american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians and threatened our ally, israel with destruction. i don't believe this difficult history can be overcome overnight. the suspicions run too deep. but i do believe that if we can resolve the issue of iran's nuclear program, that can serve as a major step down a...
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president an iranian leader have spoken and more than thirty years there was the president addressing the significance of this call. the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since one thousand nine hundred seventy nine underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history meanwhile at the united nations in new york city it's been a busy week for the general assembly but as we reach friday night the diplomats the labors are starting to bear fruit thursday evening we learned that the five permanent members of the u.n. security council had agreed to a draft resolution put forward by the united states and russia that compels syria to give up its chemical weapons stockpiles and official vote in the security council is expected any minute now and throughout these negotiations the main point of contention centered on chapter seven measures which allow for military and nonmilitary actions three of the five permanent members of the security council the u.s. france and the u.k. wanted a resolution to contain chapter seven measures as punishment for syria fails to hand ove
president an iranian leader have spoken and more than thirty years there was the president addressing the significance of this call. the very fact that this was the first communication between an american and iranian president since one thousand nine hundred seventy nine underscores the deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history meanwhile at the united nations in new york city it's been a busy week for the general assembly but...
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iranian president rouhani talked on the phone. >> the fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979cores deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> president rouhani was in new york for un general assembly ask tweeted president obama wishing him a nice day. the president said thank you and good buy in farsi. the president talked about the looming budget crisis. there will be a partial government shut down if congress does not approve a spending bill by october 1. congress has until october 17th to increase debt limits. the president said today these are critical for us us and world economies. president obama said republicans delaying bill's approval are just grandstanding. >> tonight money matters concern growing that the budget standoff will hurt economic growth. major markets closed down today. the dow at 15,258, nasdaq 3781. s and p closed at 1691. smem are complaining about that apple's new mobile system ios 7 is making them sick sm. users complaining animation that transitions makes them nauseous. there no
iranian president rouhani talked on the phone. >> the fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979cores deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> president rouhani was in new york for un general assembly ask tweeted president obama wishing him a nice day. the president said thank you and good buy in farsi. the president talked about the looming budget crisis. there...
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. >> the very fact that this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep distrust between our countries but also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> iran suspected of trying to produce nuclear weapons a claim it denies. >>> time is running out to avoid a government shutdown. today the senate passed a bill to keep the government running a few more months. but just like a hot potato it goes back to the house for a weekend showdown. congress has just three days left to prevent the government from partially shutting down on tuesday. cbs reporter tara mergener is live in washington where hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be told to stay home next week. tara. >> reporter: this is true. good evening, allen. yeah, what a week here on capitol hill. well, the senate did pass that bill today straight down party lines. this after senate democrats removed language that would have defunded president obama's healthcare law. now, to the chagrin of some gop members, house speaker john boehner says he wil
. >> the very fact that this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979 underscores the deep distrust between our countries but also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> iran suspected of trying to produce nuclear weapons a claim it denies. >>> time is running out to avoid a government shutdown. today the senate passed a bill to keep the government running a few more months. but just like a hot potato it...
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iranian president rouhani talked on the phone. >> the fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979nder scores deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> president rouhani was in new york for un general assembly ask tweeted president obama wishing him a nice day. the president said thank you and good buy in farsi. the president talked about the looming budget crisis. there will be a partial government shut down if congress does not approve a spending bill by october 1. congress has until october 17th to increase debt limits. the president said today these are critical for us us and world economies. president obama said republicans delaying bill's approval are just grandstanding. >> tonight money matters concern growing that the budget standoff will hurt economic growth. major markets closed down today. the dow at 15,258, nasdaq 3781. s and p closed at 1691. smem are complaining about that apple's new mobile system ios 7 is making them sick sm. users complaining animation that transitions makes them nauseous. the
iranian president rouhani talked on the phone. >> the fact this was the first communications between an american and iranian president since 1979nder scores deep mistrust between our countries but it also indicates the prospect of moving beyond that difficult history. >> president rouhani was in new york for un general assembly ask tweeted president obama wishing him a nice day. the president said thank you and good buy in farsi. the president talked about the looming budget crisis....
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interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing the iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see anranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taking american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians, and threatened our ally israel with destruction. >> majid rafizadeh -- with being shed on what happened in 1953 and how u.s. and british intelligence helped to overthrow the democratically elected leader of iran's government, should obama have gone a step further and actually apologize? >> that is a question you could pose to the state department. but i think the main point here is that there is an example, that iran and the united states are like two ships that always miss each other at night. i think what is happening is for the first time you are seeing some sort of convergence of interests. not only within the iranian political system, but also in the united dates -- states, to have some kind of iranian-u.s. rapprochement. i think that, just if i can add something to -- that earlier one of your guests mentioned, i think that we h
interference in their affairs and of america's role in overthrowing the iranian government during the cold war. on the other hand, americans see anranian government that has declared the united states an enemy and directly or through proxies taking american hostages, killed u.s. troops and civilians, and threatened our ally israel with destruction. >> majid rafizadeh -- with being shed on what happened in 1953 and how u.s. and british intelligence helped to overthrow the democratically...
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that will be the highest level in counter between an american and an iranian since 1979. so that is significant. should remember that. on balance, this week at the united nations, has it been a disappointment, or given cause for optimism for those who think there is a diplomatic solution? >> i think it is only really just beginning, but there is certainly tremendous excitement. remember just three or four weeks ago, the prospect of a military strike against syria by the u.s. the potential cooling of , andions with iran bubbling underneath all of it is the israeli-palestinian peace process. good sign that maybe something is going on there. >> thank you very much for monitoring all of the day's event. by a former state department official who is now a dean at johns hopkins. watching were president rouhani's speech earlier together. it started fairly moderate and open to the west but became harder line. >> in many ways, he might have been speaking at the united nations general assembly, but he was also speaking to an audience in tehran. in many ways he has to talk to conserv
that will be the highest level in counter between an american and an iranian since 1979. so that is significant. should remember that. on balance, this week at the united nations, has it been a disappointment, or given cause for optimism for those who think there is a diplomatic solution? >> i think it is only really just beginning, but there is certainly tremendous excitement. remember just three or four weeks ago, the prospect of a military strike against syria by the u.s. the potential...
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that will be the highest level in counter between an american and an iranian since 1979. so that is significant. should remember that. on balance, this week at the united nations, has it been a disappointment, or given cause for optimism for those who think there is a diplomatic solution? >> i think it is only really just beginning, but there is certainly tremendous excitement. remember just three or four weeks ago, the prospect of a military strike against syria by the u.s. the potential cooling of , andions with iran bubbling underneath all of it is the israeli-palestinian peace process. good sign that maybe something is going on there. >> thank you very much for monitoring all of the day's event. by a former state department official who is now a dean at johns hopkins. watching were president rouhani's speech earlier together. it started fairly moderate and open to the west but became harder line. >> in many ways, he might have been speaking at the united nations general assembly, but he was also speaking to an audience in tehran. in many ways he has to talk to conserv
that will be the highest level in counter between an american and an iranian since 1979. so that is significant. should remember that. on balance, this week at the united nations, has it been a disappointment, or given cause for optimism for those who think there is a diplomatic solution? >> i think it is only really just beginning, but there is certainly tremendous excitement. remember just three or four weeks ago, the prospect of a military strike against syria by the u.s. the potential...
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the very fact that this was the first indication between an american and iranian president since 1979scores the deepness between our countries, but also indicated the prospect of moving beyond that difficult test. so, the test will be meaningful, transparent and verifiable actions, which can also bring relief from the comprehensive international sanctions this place. >> watching this news break over twitter, and sitting and observing it, i felt like i was watching the man that i voted for in 2008. very proudly, who ran an entire foreign policy campaign about choosing diplomacy over war. a man who has president, has been drawn to a close, but also expanding our military activities in a variety of countries through counterterrorism and drones and special forces. today, i saw that candidate of 2008. >> our iran policy is a complete failure right now and that's the policy that john mccain is running on. he has nothing to offer except the naive and irresponsible belief that tough talk from washington will somehow cause iran to give up its nuclear program in support for terrorism. i believe
the very fact that this was the first indication between an american and iranian president since 1979scores the deepness between our countries, but also indicated the prospect of moving beyond that difficult test. so, the test will be meaningful, transparent and verifiable actions, which can also bring relief from the comprehensive international sanctions this place. >> watching this news break over twitter, and sitting and observing it, i felt like i was watching the man that i voted for...
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general assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader in over three decadesbut as assistant professor at the university mohammad house uncanny says there's resistance to this thaw in both countries. if you want all sorts for some hope for the concert ears and results of more concerts it's on your own. it's for the worst to think that you were in north for a cause for all the richness the skeptics or all the slow food in turn on washington long. or not most of the mystery about the possibility of such a breakthrough on even look won't. help and will all slow growth one solution to call ruth their own people their own searches their own political fortunes this is in the business the interest of both sides so the human warmth here is common as. critics say sanctions on iran have not proven effective in achieving political aims no matter their scope or duration the restrictions are justified as being better than war but they only seem to make things worse for the people within the countries north korea has been hit by a range of economic and military restrictions
general assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader in over three decadesbut as assistant professor at the university mohammad house uncanny says there's resistance to this thaw in both countries. if you want all sorts for some hope for the concert ears and results of more concerts it's on your own. it's for the worst to think that you were in north for a cause for all the richness the skeptics or all the slow food in turn on washington long. or not most of the...
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obama are expected to meet have begun general assembly the first phrase to phrase between an american and iranian leader in over three decades washington has previously rejected any serious rollback of sanctions but financial expert patrick young believes the u.s. measures against tehran doomed to fail anyway. ultimately in an interconnected world where we have so much globalization it's almost impossible for any country even the hyper part of the united states of america to be able to successfully stop treated and transactions happening with different countries therefore the end result ultimately has only been to impoverish ordinary citizens rather than really hitting the elite the world is not a simplistic place the reason not a huge craving for democracy in the middle east and that's fundamentally a problem of the sanctions regime of america what there has been what has been demonstrated by the arab spring is actually people wanting commerce to improve their lifestyles in that sense people want to replicate the true success of the united states of america and they feel very very upset when san
obama are expected to meet have begun general assembly the first phrase to phrase between an american and iranian leader in over three decades washington has previously rejected any serious rollback of sanctions but financial expert patrick young believes the u.s. measures against tehran doomed to fail anyway. ultimately in an interconnected world where we have so much globalization it's almost impossible for any country even the hyper part of the united states of america to be able to...
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barack obama are expected to me today you know assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader and over three decades but an assistant professor at the university muhammad has an uncanny says there's resistance to thaw in both countries. you want also for some of the conservation results of war cancer you won't believe. it's good for the worst to think that you were not for a cause for all the richness the skeptics or all all sides all the turf on washington on. war not what's of the mystic about the possibility of such a breakthrough and even look won't really help them all float draws one solution to call ruth their own people their own sideshows their own political party is this is the best interest of both sides so the huge war to here is common. critics say sanctions on iran have not proven effective in achieving political aims no matter their scope of duration so the restrictions are justified as being better than war but they only seem to make things a what is for the people of the countries north korea's been hit by a range of economic and military restrictions b
barack obama are expected to me today you know assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader and over three decades but an assistant professor at the university muhammad has an uncanny says there's resistance to thaw in both countries. you want also for some of the conservation results of war cancer you won't believe. it's good for the worst to think that you were not for a cause for all the richness the skeptics or all all sides all the turf on washington on. war...
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general assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader and over three decades but as assistant professor at the imaam sadik university mohammad haasan carney carney says there's resistance to this thaw in both countries. he won the oscar for some hockley consideration with a concert to time that you won't believe. it would be a mistake for the west to think that you were not for a concert family weakness the skeptics are all both sides both in turn on washington. or knocked up most of the mystique about the possibility of such a breakthrough and even dalton look won't really happen so i could throw to find a solution to calling their own people their own factions their own political parties that this is in the best interests of both sides so the ward here is common in its. critics say sanctions on iran have not proven effective in achieving political aims no matter their scope or duration the restrictions are justified as being better than war but they only seem to make things worse for the people within the countries or teaser in english govern ports. official
general assembly in the first face to face between an american and iranian leader and over three decades but as assistant professor at the imaam sadik university mohammad haasan carney carney says there's resistance to this thaw in both countries. he won the oscar for some hockley consideration with a concert to time that you won't believe. it would be a mistake for the west to think that you were not for a concert family weakness the skeptics are all both sides both in turn on washington. or...