Rice says Iran 'lying' about nukes (pot meet kettle)

[ProSense]

Rice says Iran 'lying' about nukes

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Writer 26 minutes ago

SHANNON, Ireland - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday accused Iran of "lying" about the aim of its nuclear program, saying there's no doubt Tehran wants the capability to produce nuclear weapons and has deceived the U.N.'s atomic watchdog about its intentions.

"There is an Iranian history of obfuscation and, indeed, lying to the IAEA," she said, referring to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

"There is a history of Iran not answering important questions about what is going on and there is Iran pursuing nuclear technologies that can lead to nuclear weapons-grade material," Rice told reporters aboard her plane as she headed to Moscow.

U.S. officials have long accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons behind the facade of a civil atomic energy program, charges that Tehran denies. But Rice's strong words, including the blunt reference to Iranian "lying," come at a critical time in dealing with the matter.

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Memo to Rice: What about your and the Bush admin's "history of obfuscation and, indeed, lying"?

[spanone]

1. ...and cheney smiles.....

[bahrbearian]

2. I guess the U.N. and IEAE are lying too then Huh, Kinda Sleezy

[Johonny]

3. This is way the Administration is SO dangerous

A majority of the country don't believe a word they say, yet they are ultimately in charge of security. It can't possibly work. They're cried wolf so many times America has run out of care. Iran might really be a real threat, but since Rice simply can't be a trusted spokesman and thus we sit even MORE at danger than before.