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Iran says it is enriching uranium as part of a burgeoning nuclear energy program, while the United States and other countries have called on Tehran to halt the enrichment program, which could also be used to build centrifuges for nuclear bombs.
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REPUBLICANS
John McCainDid not vote on a September 2007 Senate resolution calling on the administration to declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Says military action is an option, but would consult with congressional leaders before taking action.
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Ron PaulVoted no on the Iran Counter-Proliferation Act in September 2007, which would have tightened sanctions on Iran, limited food exports from the U.S. to Iran. Believes president needs congressional approval before taking any action against Iran. Read more about Paul's foreign policy
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DEMOCRATS
Hillary ClintonVoted for a September 2007 Senate resolution calling on the administration to declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Advocates diplomatic engagement with Iran but would not meet with leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea in first year of presidency. Has stated on Senate floor "no option can be taken off the table…No action can or should be taken without explicit congressional authorization."
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Mike GravelBelieves sanctions against Iran do not work and advocates diplomacy. States on Web site he opposes military confrontation with Iran and advocates a diplomatic solution. Read more about Gravel's policies
Barack ObamaDid not vote on a September 2007 Senate resolution calling on the administration to declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization. Believes in using diplomatic efforts and would meet with leaders of Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba and North Korea during first year of presidency. Would leave military option on the table.
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