The Perfect Anecdote: What Hillary and Barack Said Privately About Iran

By Barry Rubin

Talk about your telling anecdote that is a true story! Haim Saban, the Power Rangers multimillionaire and donor to Democratic campaigns, met during the 2008 campaign met separately with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. He asked each of them the same question:

"If Iran nukes Israel, what would be your reaction?’

Clinton answered:

"We will obliterate them."

Obama's response?

"We will take appropriate action."