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Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, appeared on CNN's Situation Room, "Iran Calls Clinton's Comments 'Provocative' and 'Irresponsible.'"
WOLF BLITZER, CNN ANCHOR: And to our viewers, you're in THE SITUATION ROOM. Happening now, a president dragged down by war -- five years after that so-called "Mission Accomplished" speech, President Bush faces historic disapproval.
Disapproval of a different kind for Hillary Clinton. We're going to show you what's behind Iranian outrage at her and a complaint that's actually been leveled over at the United Nations against her.[...]
JON ALTERMAN, CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: I don't think anybody is sure how to deal with Iran. And the fact is, Iran has a presidential election of its own coming up in June 2009. And that may change the tone. Read the transcript
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