During his speech at AIPAC, Senator Obama also discussed the Iran situation.

Sen. Barack Obama: “We will also use all elements of American power to pressure Iran. I will do everything in my power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Everything in my power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Everything.”

On the campaign trail, Senator John McCain accused Obama of being naïve for his stance on Iran.

Sen. John McCain: “My friends, they are developing nuclear weapons. Also, what is totally unsatisfactory is that the Iranians are making — are manufacturing and shipping into Iraq the most lethal explosive devices that are killing young Americans. That’s not acceptable. And Senator Obama wants to sit down without any precondition across the table and negotiate with this individual. My friends, that’s not right, and that’s naive, and that shows a lack of experience and a lack of judgment.”

But during his speech before AIPAC, Obama defended his call for diplomacy.

Sen. Barack Obama: “Contrary to the claims of some, I have no interest in sitting down with our adversaries just for the sake of talking. But as president of the United States, I would be willing to lead tough and principled diplomacy with the appropriate Iranian leaders at a time and place of my choosing, if and only if it can advance the interests of the United States. That is my position. I want it to be absolutely clear.”