TEHRAN, Iran — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad proposed on Monday a face-to-face debate with President Barack Obama at the United Nations if he is re-elected next month as Iran's president.
But he balanced the offer with a sharp rebuke to Washington and its allies over Iran's nuclear program. He reiterated that Iran would never abandon its advances in uranium enrichment in exchange for offers of easing sanctions or other economic incentives.
The nuclear issue "is closed," he told a news conference.
Obama has urged a "serious process of engagement" after Iran's elections in an effort to end a nearly 30-year diplomatic chill. However last week, the American leader said the U.S. was prepared to seek deeper international sanctions against Tehran if it did not respond positively to the attempts to open negotiations on its nuclear program. Obama set a year-end deadline for Iran to show it wanted to engage with Washington.
The tough talk on nuclear negotiations following Iran's test last week of a long-range missile appear aimed at burnishing Ahmadinejad's hard-line credentials in the election campaign against another conservative and two pro-reform candidates. - FOX News Story
Obama is most definitely being tested. This test will show what kind of leader he is when it comes to foreign affairs and the security of our Country. Thus far I have not been overly impressed with his "blame it all on Bush" stance and lets give everyone a big hug and say sorry.
He hasn't shown Iran that he has anything to really back up his bark. His bark really isn't much more than a whimper either. If you have any doubt, look at the reaction he gave to North Korea and their tests of Missles and Nuke Tests.
Iran is putting him to the test. This call to debate at the UN will take the battle before an International Audience. My guess is that Obama will tuck his tail in and run. He doesn't engage in battles that he doesn't think he can win. This may just be such a battle. He has no experience in this area, much less than that, he hasn't shown that he is able to stomach the tough decisions.
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