President denies Iran attack plans, but ‘all options are on the table’

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They have to be shaking their heads at this fukkin loose cannon.

All options are on the table’
Many Europeans also are nervous about a possible U.S. strike against Iran to stop its suspected nuclear weapons program, and Bush gave mixed signals about American intentions.

“This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous,” the president said with a slight smile. “Having said that, all options are on the table.” He made a similar statement last week, saying a president never says never about military action.

Europe is trying to persuade Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment program in return for technological, financial and political support. The United States, reluctant to reward Iran, has refused to get involved in the bargaining and has suggested asking the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions.

“It’s in our interests for them not to have a nuclear weapon,” Bush said.

Schroeder said he urged Bush to fully back Europe’s diplomatic approach toward Iran.

“We have to go down the road of negotiations together,” the chancellor told reporters.

Bush also signaled his unhappiness with Putin’s retreat from democracy.

“It’s very important for President Putin to make very clear why he’s made some of the decisions he’s made, and as well as respect his neighbors,” Bush said. “I’m confident that can be done in a cordial way.”

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