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In the wake of a thwarted assassination plot against Saudi Arabia\u2019s ambassador to the United States, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Sunday called President Barack Obama\u2019s policy toward Iran a \u201cfailure.\u201d –\u00a0 Politico, October 16, 2011.<\/p>\n
Attorney General Eric Holder last week announced the attempt, which he said was \u201cconceived, sponsored, and \u2026 directed from\u201d the Iranian government. Asked by host Candy Crowley on CNN’s “State of the Union” whether Obama has been too soft on Iran, McCain replied, \u201cI think his policy of engagement with Iran has clearly been a failure.\u201d<\/p>\n
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McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, added the United States should pursue \u201csevere\u201d sanctions against Iran, and \u201ccovert activities of some kind should be considered\u201d in light of the assassination attempt.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s time the American people were told by the president of all of the activities that the Iranians have engaged in,\u201d McCain said.<\/p>\n
Earlier on the same show, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich also criticized Obama, saying the administration has been \u201cabsolutely clueless\u201d on what to do regarding its policy toward Iran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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