Clinton: Bush’s Iran policy was a failure

AP: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is criticizing the Bush administration for what she called a failed eight-year effort to isolate Iran.

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is criticizing the Bush administration for what she called a failed eight-year effort to isolate Iran.

In congressional testimony Thursday, she said the approach of President Barack Obama's predecessor did not deter Iran "one bit" in its ambitions to acquire nuclear weapons and support terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas. She said Iran's nuclear program has continued unabated.

Clinton said former President George W. Bush's policy only increased concerns about Iranian influence.

The Obama administration is trying a different approach, reaching out and trying to engage in a dialogue with the Iranians.