Panetta: Iran not building bombs yet
source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-01-08/iran-nuclear-weapons/52451620/1
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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Iran is laying the groundwork for making nuclear weapons someday, but is not yet building a bomb and called for continued diplomatic and economic pressure to persuade Tehran not to take that step.
As he has previously, Panetta cautioned against a unilateral strike by Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the action could trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces in the region.
"We have common cause here" with Israel, he said. "And the better approach is for us to work together."
Panetta's remarks on CBS' Face the Nation, which were taped Friday and aired Sunday, reflect the long-held view of the Obama administration that Iran is not yet committed to building a nuclear arsenal, only to creating the industrial and scientific capacity to allow one if its leaders to decide to take that final step.
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As he has previously, Panetta cautioned against a unilateral strike by Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the action could trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces in the region.
"We have common cause here" with Israel, he said. "And the better approach is for us to work together."
Panetta's remarks on CBS' Face the Nation, which were taped Friday and aired Sunday, reflect the long-held view of the Obama administration that Iran is not yet committed to building a nuclear arsenal, only to creating the industrial and scientific capacity to allow one if its leaders to decide to take that final step.
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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says Iran is laying the groundwork for making nuclear weapons someday
So is it safe to say that any state that has nuclear power for heat, electricity also falls within these guidelines???
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KB723
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Vierotchka
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KB723:
Yes of course, absolutely, by these criteria.
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Vierotchka
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KB723
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Vierotchka:
But will they be bombing any of our states that do??? I doubt it...
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KB723
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Vierotchka
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"The comments suggest the White House's assessment of Iran's nuclear strategy has not changed in recent months, despite warnings from advocates of military action that time is running out to prevent Tehran from becoming a nuclear-armed state."
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Vierotchka
