White House: rules out one-on-one talks with Iran

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/WBT006270.htm

White House: rules out one-on-one talks with Iran

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday said it has ruled out one-on-one talks with Iran about Iraq unless Tehran suspends uranium enrichment, after the Iraq Study Group recommended more engagement with the Islamic Republic.

"It's not clear ... whether the report advocates one-on-one talks with Iran, there is talk about developing a support group," White House spokesman Tony Snow said. "There may be a difference between one-on-one talks with Iran, which is something that we have ruled out," he said, unless Tehran suspends enrichment and reprocessing activities.

[BOSSHOG]

1. I think its a good idea that they don't have one on one talks

because neither the Iranian or the American leader speak very good English.

[No Exit]

7. Yes, and besides, Georgie got an "Unsatisfactory" under "Plays well with other children"

[acmavm]

2. Like this wasn't the reaction that everyone expected. bush**

has to have SOMETHING to show he's pulling the strings. Hey, so what people are dying, it's bush**s EGO that matters.

[Donnachaidh]

3. Let the obstruction begin!

Chimpie's out in front dragging his feet. Giving clear signals to the troops.

[IndianaGreen]

8. Lieberman came out first today against talking to Iran and Syria

no surprises here!

[VegasWolf]

9. Lieberman just representing his constituency - ISRAEL. nt

[wisteria]

10. He is an idiot. Whether he likes it or not we need to talk with them. n/t

[xultar]

4. I thought they'd wait until at least Thursday before poo-pooing the ISG rpt.

[underpants]

6. Snow said he wanted time to "parse" the report

What are they doing if they didn't have talking points ready to go on this? I think it is safe to say that we can rule out-developing, reviewing, or implementing policy.

[Tempest]

5. It doesn't matter what Bush wants

The Iraqi government has already started talks with Iran on a number of issues, including security in Iraq. Talibani was just in Iran and expressed support for Iran's involvement.