Obama: ‘No Deal Means a Greater Chance of More War in the Middle East’

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BARACK OBAMA: "In other words, no deal means no lasting constraints on Iran's nuclear program. Such a scenario would make it more likely that other countries in the region would feel compelled to pursue their own nuclear programs, threatening a nuclear arms race in the most volatile region of the world. It would also present the united States with fewer and less effective options to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. I have been president and commander in chief for over six years now. Time and again, I have faced decisions about whether or not to use military force. It's the greatest decision that any president has to make. Many times in multiple countries I have decided to use force. I will never hesitate to do so when it is in our national security interest. I strongly believe that our national security interests now depends upon preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, which means that without a diplomatic resolution, either I or a future U.S. President would face a decision about whether or not to allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon or whether to use our military to stop it. Put simply, no deal means a greater chance of more war in the Middle East."