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August 23, 2006
When you get lots of sex from a prostitute, you aren't too anxious to throw her in jail for breaking the law.
Russia and China both urge restraint and negotiations with Iran over the nuclear development pursuit. (AP)
Iran urged Europe on Wednesday to pay attention to what it called "positive" signals in its counterproposal to a nuclear incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to roll back its nuclear program. Russia and China backed Iran's call for negotiations to end the standoff....
If the Iranians were to leave the door open to halting enrichment as talks progress, for example, that would drive a wedge between the Americans, British and French on one side and the Russians and Chinese on the other. Last month, Russia said the Security Council was in no rush to pressure Iran, striking a more conciliatory tone than the United States.
Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would continue to seek a negotiated solution. China appealed for dialogue, urging "constructive measures" by Iran and patience from the U.S. and its allies.
They each have so many business deals cooking with the Iranians the last thing they want is to vote for sanctions. Plus they have little incentive to help the West increase its power in the region. It appears that neither feels particularly threatened if Iran does acquire nuclear weapons.
Posted by Chip Spear at August 23, 2006 12:25 PM