as a great man.... he need to hit Iran NOW, and stop thinking only about himself and the campaign trail. The alternative is to go down in history as the guy who let the crazy mullahs get nukes.

If he thinks Iran needs to be dealt with before the US election, then that's what it's going to be, and the US will end up respecting the decision.

therefore if not re-elected then no guarantee of US strike. Why postpone in exchange for nothing to rely on. Same happened to Bush letter.

Sanctions were in place ,yep,and were incresed shortly before the Pearl Harbor by forbidding export of US scrap steel to Japan.

And when Iran announces they have developed a bomb and delivery system, the U.S. government will say to Israel: Sorry!

if Obama hits Iran prior to the election if he is behind and thinks it will help his chances to hang on to his presidency.The October surprise.

Israel keeps pushing for American action aganist Iran. Is American blood cheaper and why America should strike Iran when it still has means to control nuclear proliferation. I love it when Israelis dictate their wishes to us!!!

Israel at some point you'll need to stop crying wolf. Iran will not show weakness by caving, they'll pull a James Dean! So Israel, you either blink or let the jets fly. It's all up to you.

Iran, the 12th imam idiots, dont care about talk. You talk, they build.

can be used to fertilize all the farms in the Aravah

Mr panetta is only a dignufied idiot As if the usa cab dictate to Iran /The Iranians have many times told te american that they can go to hell HOPE THEY KEEP THIER WORD

Noodles of course you are right. He is an intelligent man and a fine speaker. The trouble is he hasn't got a clue what he is doing and would be unable to make a decision if he did. He is just not prime minister material and according to the last election results that's exactly what most people think here.

Only idiots believe him.

This is the same old speech we have been hearing since George Bushes second term when the Iranian diplomacy fiasco began and so it really is kind of getting boring now. Goodnight

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