Middle East
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Author: NY Times editorial
14 Feb 2009
Mr. Obama and Iran
President Obama has set a constructive new tone for trying to engage Iran. He told an Arabic-language TV network: "If countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from us." And he showed refreshing humility after the Bush administration's arrogance: "Americans are not your enemy. We sometimes make mistakes."