"We need to figure out a way to develop some leverage with respect to the Iranians and then sit down and talk with them." ~Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, May 15, 2008 ---------------- "Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists..." ~President George W Bush, March 15, 2008 "Iran remains the world's most active state sponsor of terrorism..." ~President George W Bush, March 12, 2008 http://www.defenselink.mil/transcripts/transcript.aspx?transcriptid=4230 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121083798995894943.html?mod=googlenews_wsj http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/03/20080312-6.html