Preconditions for diplomacy is stupid

Bush and this administration doesn't understand the simplist concept of "diplomacy."

Rice vows talks if Iran halts nuke plans 27 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the U.S. would hold direct talks with Iran if Tehran suspended its nuclear program. Iran's president, however, pledged to move ahead with enrichment activity that Washington contends masks weapons development.

"I am prepared to meet my counterpart or an Iranian representative at any time if Iran will suspend its enrichment and reprocessing activities. That should be a clear signal," Rice said in Washington.