Crazier than Bush! Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns

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Iran and U.S. National Security

A Conversation on Iran and U.S. National Security R. Nicholas Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs > Watch (wmv) > Listen (mp3) U.S. military officials have sought to link Iran to Iraq's Shiite militias, displaying recent evidence such as deadly armor-piercing explosives and other weapons as a direct link of their support. As questions continue regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and involvement in Iraq, Brookings hosted R. Nicholas Burns, undersecretary of state for political affairs, who discussed the future of U.S.–Iran relations as they relate to peace and security in the region. transcript forthcoming

On the Qods:

I'll resist the temptation to draw an organizational chart, for obvious reasons. They're part of the Iranian defense and intelligence establishment. They're a major part of the Iranian government. Therefore, the actions of that force are the responsibility of that government. If that force is supplying technology for Shiite militants, that government is responsible.