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Obama Speaks Out Against Iran Brutality
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Originally published by msnbc.com

President Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized Iran for cracking down on protesters, declaring that the United States and the entire world are “appalled and outraged” — a clear toughening of his rhetoric as Republican critics at home accuse him of being too passive.

Obama condemned the “threats, beatings and imprisonments of the last few days.”

“I strongly condemn these unjust actions,” he added.

“I have made it clear that the United States respects the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not interfering in Iran’s affairs,” Obama said. “But we must also bear witness to the courage and dignity of the Iranian people, and to a remarkable opening within Iranian society. And we deplore violence against innocent civilians anywhere that it takes place.”

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