| Citizens for Diplomacy with Iran |
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Our new president has promised to make positive changes in how the United States relates to Iran. He has stated his openness to talking directly with the Iranians, and to removing roadblocks to diplomacy. These are good things, and it is critical that President Obama take concrete steps to set a new tone with Iran in his first year in office.
For years America's relationship with Iran has been defined by fear, and the Bush presidency set us on a course towards military confrontation. Unfortunately, the Bush approach of isolation and aggression still has powerful supporters, several of whom are advisors to President Obama. Change will not come easily, and we will make sure President Obama has the grassroots support he will need to push his agenda with Iran. We are doing this by getting average Americans involved in Citizen Diplomacy, to help shape the American conversation about a more hopeful exchange with Iran. To counteract the fear, we are showing how much Americans and Iranians have in common, including a shared desire for peace. From the ground up, we'll remind our political leaders that we can't afford a military confrontation with Iran, and that Americans need a more constructive relationship with Iran to solve our common problems, including stabilizing Iraq and making progress towards a nuclear weapons free world. The election of Barack Obama has opened a window of opportunity to repair our broken relationship with Iran. That window won't stay open forever, which is why we need you to join us now. |
