I certainly think Gov. Romney would apply pressure on President Karzi of Afghanistan, and any other of our allies, to refuse visits by Ahmadinejad and make the leadership of Iran a pariah on the world stage. An important part of Romney's strategy to isolate Iran diplomatically is to present the leadership of Iran as unworthy of the world's respect. He used his limited authority as governor in MA to shame the Iranians in a symbolic way.
Mitt Romney denied Massachusetts state police protection to Iran’s former President Khatami when he visited Boston to speak at Harvard. Romney thought it was a mistake for Harvard to invite Khatami to the U.S., calling it, "a disgrace to the memory of all Americans who have lost their lives at the hands of extremists, especially on the eve of the five-year anniversary of 9/11."
(Romney Denounces Khatami Visit to Harvard, September 5, 2006)
Thanks for the reply Unmarked Package. Below is the reason I asked that question. When I originally read the story I was shocked, and then waited for word from DOS or Exec, and nothing. I personally was dissapointed not to see any pressure. There aren’t too many crystal clear opportunities to be successful at diplomatic isolation, but I definately view that as one. Also, I remember the State Police story! That was very good to hear!
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Iran president to visit Afghanistan
www.chinaview.cn 2007-04-15 18:53:33
Special report: Iran Nuclear Crisis
KABUL, April 15 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would pay an official visit to Afghanistan within the next two months, Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta said Sunday.
“At the invitation of President Karzai, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would visit Afghanistan possibly in June and the exact date would be decided through mutual consultations,” Spanta told newsmen here.
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