Massive Iranian Protests

Huge student protests in Iran today, with guards resorting to violence to disperse the crowds. Meanwhile, Obama issues a weak statement:

We have heard for thirty years what the Iranian government is against; the question, now, is what kind of future it is for. The American people have great respect for the people of Iran and their rich history. The world continues to bear witness to their powerful calls for justice, and their courageous pursuit of universal rights. It is time for the Iranian government to decide whether it wants to focus on the past, or whether it will make the choices that will open the door to greater opportunity, prosperity, and justice for its people.

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I guess a weak statement is better than usual for Obama.