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Originally Posted by Elphaba
Ace, I assumed that you read the entire article and had absorbed it's key points. I know that you are not obtuse, so your "pick up the phone" suggestion didn't strike me as being serious and not worthy of a response. But for some reason, you continue to insist that your question be answered. I can only assume that you are either being stubborn or that you have no understanding of the rules of diplomacy. I sincerely believe that the latter can not be true.
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I read it. I think it would take an Iranian leader of great courage to initiate direct contact with a US President. Reagan and Gobechev were men of great courage. They both face hostile factions in their home country, many from both nations were against any talks or agreements. Neither man thought highly of the other, both were reluctant. However, they both did what needed to be done. After the initial meeting the men talked regularlly (by phone) and actually became friends. The situation with Iran can be handled the same way.