Remarks by President Obama on the March 9 Letter From Republican Senators to the Islamic Republic of Iran (Excerpts)

March 9, 2015

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  • Nuclear

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Q:  Can you comment on the Republican letter to Iran?  Can you comment on that?

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I think it's somewhat ironic to see some members of Congress wanting to make common cause with the hardliners in Iran.  It's an unusual coalition.  I think what we’re going to focus on right now is actually seeing whether we can get a deal or not.  And once we do -- if we do -- then we’ll be able to make the case to the American people, and I'm confident we’ll be able to implement it. 

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