Iran Nuclear Weapons Policy Discussion

Is that if Iran ever had the knowledge

to develop a nuclear weapon, and they pass that knowledge on to a

covert program, which at one time in their history has

existed, the world would be

more dangerous. And now's the time for the international

community to work

together.

If Iran were to launch a nuclear attack on Israel-

Mm-hmm

... what would our response be? And I want the Iranians to know that

if I'm the

president, we will attack Iran. Because whatever stage of

development they might be in their nuclear weapons program

in the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider

launching an

attack on Israel,

we would be able to totally

obliterate them. That's a terrible thing to say,

but those people who run

Iran need to understand that.

To the issue of Iran,

yup,

as long as I'm President of the United States,

Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.

Make no mistake, a nuclear-armed Iran is not a challenge that can be

contained, and that's why the United States will do

what we must to

re- prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear

weapon.

So here's my message to Iran's leaders: The United

States will never allow you to acquire a nuclear

weapon. As president, I will take whatever actions

are necessary to protect the United States and our allies.

I will not hesitate to take military action if Iran

attempts to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Make no mistakes, we will never allow you to

acquire a nuclear weapon, not just during the term

of this agreement, never.

We have a shared strategic commitment.

Let me make clear what that commitment is.

It is to prevent

Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, period.

Period. End of discussion, period.

Prevent, not contain, prevent.

The United States is clear.

We will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear

weapon.