Sheldon Richman Asks: Does Obama Have the Courage to Pursue Peace with Iran?

Reason Staff | 10.24.2013 2:00 PM

Settling the nuclear controversy with Iran peacefully will require courage on President Obama's part. Does he have what it will take to resist those who prefer war? While Obama has yet to stake out a promising unequivocal position, if he does, the obstacles would remain formidable. Sheldon Richman believes the two biggest nurdles are the U.S. Congress and the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Sheldon Richman Asks: Does Obama Have the Courage to Pursue Peace with Iran?

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