A quick look back in what he said about Iran: "We are encouraged," Obama said, "that President Rouhani received from the Iranian people a mandate to pursue a more moderate course. Given President Rouhani's stated commitment to reach an agreement, I am directing John Kerry to pursue this effort with the Iranian government, in close coordination with the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and China."The roadblocks may prove to be too great, but I firmly believe the diplomatic path must be tested."