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March 20, 2013

White House Releases Obama's Persian New Year Address 
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As Obama arrived in Israel, the White House released his annual
videotaped message to the Iranian people on the Persian New Year of
Nowruz. In his remarks, Obama said the onus is on the Iranian government
to peacefully resolve the standoff over its nuclear activities.

President Obama: "If, as Iran's leaders say, their nuclear program is
for peaceful purposes, then there is a basis for a practical solution.
It's a solution that would give Iran access to peaceful nuclear energy
while resolving once and for all the serious questions that the world
has about the true nature of the Iranian nuclear program. The United
States, alongside the rest of the international community, is ready to
reach such a solution."

 

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