Recall the grousing about Bush calling Iran part of an "Axis of Evil?" Looks like he was right.
Fortunately, most of the world has loudly condemned the statements. I haven't found any quotes from China, but I haven't done much mining.
European Union leaders condemned Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for saying that Israel "must be wiped off the map,'' adding to tensions as Iran faces United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program."Calls for violence and for the destruction of any state are manifestly inconsistent with any claim to be a mature and responsible member of the international community,'' leaders of the 25-nation EU said in a statement today during a meeting at Hampton Court outside London, adding that they were concerned about Iran's ``future intentions.''
Even more disturbing:
At a summit of UN leaders in New York in September, Ahmadinejad sparked further concern among U.S. and EU diplomats after he said his country is willing to share nuclear technology with other Arab nations.Ahmadinejad yesterday suggested a violent uprising, telling his audience there was "no doubt the new wave in Palestine will soon wipe off this disgraceful blot from the face of the Islamic world.'' He also said: "Anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's fury.''
Does this sound like a responsible international player?
Fortunately, most of the world has loudly condemned the statements. I haven't found any quotes from China, but I haven't done much mining.
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