Clinton Says Iran Process on ‘Dual Tracks’

Timothy J. Alberta reports on politics. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spent nearly four hours today answering questions from members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Associated Press Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Concerning efforts to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, she said the U.S. isn’t just holding out a hand but also is preparing sanctions, should such a step become necessary. “We will be operating on dual tracks,” Clinton said. “Yes, we are more than willing to reach out to the Iranians to discuss a range of issues, assuming they’re willing to reach back… But we are also laying the groundwork for the kind of very tough — I think you said crippling — sanctions that might be necessary in the event that our offers are either rejected or the process is inconclusive or unsuccessful.” Here are highlights of of her testimony: On piracy: “We know that you cannot just ... (link)