Obama: Iran Shows What U.S. Achieves with ‘Strength, Wisdom, Resolve & Courage’

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:
"A different, better future that delivers progress for our people and the wider worlds. That's the opportunity before the Iranian people. We need to take advantage of that. To my fellow Americans, today we're united in welcoming home sons and husbands who in lonely prison cells have endured an absolute nightmare. They never gave in and they never gave up. At long last they can stand tall and bring deep the fresh air of freedom. As a nation, we face real challenges around the world and here at home. Many of them will not be resolved quickly or easily. Today's progress, Americans coming home, an Iran that's rolled back its nuclear program and accepted unprecedented monitoring of that program, these things are a reminder of what we can achieve when we leave with strength and wisdom, with courage and resolve and patience. America can do and has done big things when we work together. We can leave this world and make it safer and more secure for our children and grandchildren for generations to come. I want to thank, once again, secretary Kerry, our entire national security team LED by Susan rice. I'm grateful for all the assistance that we received from our allies and partners. I'm hopeful this signals the opportunity for Iran to work more cooperatively with nations around the world to advance their interests and the interest of people who are looking for peace and security for their families. Thank you so much. God bless you. God bless the United States of America."