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U.S. Takes Back July 4 Invitations to Iranians - Political News
The White House announced Wednesday that it has rescinded the invitations made to Iranian diplomats who may want to barbecue and watch fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. "As you all know many weeks ago the administration extended an invitation to celebrate the freedom that this country ...
The President's Opening Remarks on Iran, with Persian Translation
The President's Opening Remarks on Iran, with Persian Translation
whitehouse.gov — The President discusses Iran during his opening remarks at the Press Conference today at the White House:... Transcript in English: THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon, everybody. Today, I want to start by addressing three issues, and then ... (more) The President's Opening Remarks on Iran, with Persian ...
Officials: President Obama reconsidering July 4th invitations to Iran – The CNN Wire - ...
cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com — CNN State Department Producer WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Obama administration is seriously considering not extending invitations to... Iranian diplomats for July 4 celebrations overseas, senior administration officials tell CNN. The officials said intense ... (more) Officials: President Obama reconsidering July 4th ...
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Confirmed: Iran no longer invited to Obama’s July 4th cookout
Hot Air » Top Picks — Confirmed: Iran no longer invited to Obama’s July 4th cookout posted at 5:18 pm on June 24, 2009 by Allahpundit Send to a Friend | Share on Facebook | printer-friendly I wonder what changed his mind . Was it the mass head-cracking today in Baharestan Square ? Or, like me, did he read the story about regime filthbags evicting Neda’s grieving family from their home and find himself consumed with righteous rage? Probably not the latter. President Spock doesn’t do rage. No matter. Yesterday’s left-wing conventional wisdom: We can’t ...

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