New York Times
Nov. 30, 2009
"The three men were the authors of a report on Iran for the Bipartisan Policy Center released in September and titled 'Meeting the Challenge: Time Is Running Out.' Their appearance in New York last week, in light of Iran’s rejection of diplomatic attempts to halt its drive toward nuclear weapons, was an update on their call for President Barack Obama to show that the use of force is 'a feasible option of last resort.'
"The undertaking is hardly a Gen. Buck Turgidson/Dr. Strangelove operation. The Bipartisan Policy Center was founded by the former Senate majority leaders Howard H. Baker Jr., Tom Daschle, Robert J. Dole and George J. Mitchell with the intent to create discussion and position-taking across party lines."