Rice says U.S. might ease its stance on Iran

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signaled Monday that a temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear programs might be enough to pave the way for the first direct negotiations involving the United States and Iran in more than a quarter-century.

"The point is, there would have to be a suspension," Rice said when asked about Iran's proposal. "If there is a suspension, we can have discussions, but there has to be a suspension.

Rice said she has not "heard any Iranian offer, so I don't know what to make of that," adding: "But the question is: Are they prepared to suspend, verifiably, so that negotiations can begin? That's the issue."

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/4179374.html

[Erika]

1. I'll be glad when this incompetent is gone n/t

[maddezmom]

2. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2505791