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    The President Takes Questions

    President Obama said today he's "appalled and outraged," and "strongly condemn(s)" the killing of election protesters in Iran. But he denied that he escalated his criticism in response to Republicans on Capitol Hill. After his prepared statement , he was bombarded with questions.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama said today he's "appalled and outraged," and "strongly condemn(s)" the killing of election protesters in Iran. But he denied that he escalated his criticism in response to Republicans on Capitol Hill. After his prepared statement, he was bombarded with questions. Ron Brownstein is Political Director of Atlantic Media, publishers of the Atlantic and National Journal magazines.

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    1. 0:00The President Takes QuestionsYou’re reading this
    2. 10:38The North Korean Nuclear Crisis
    3. 43:11A Feisty Obama Defends Public Option for Healthcare
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      Ron Brownstein

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Obama Talks Tough on Iran; North Korea Vies for World's Attention
    1. 0:00The President Takes QuestionsYou’re reading this
    2. 10:38The North Korean Nuclear Crisis
    3. 43:11A Feisty Obama Defends Public Option for Healthcare
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