Nicolas Sarkozy said earlier this week that he would not be able to shake hands with someone who said Israel had to be wiped off the map. "How is it that a people such as the Iranian people have the misfortune of being represented as they are today by some of their leaders?"It's past time to deal with Iran.
Ambassador Bernard Poletti was told of Iran's strong objections.
He was told there would be repercussions for relations if such remarks were repeated.
Time for everybody to pick a side... before the ordnance starts flying.
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