Republicans call for Iran action

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday urged President Obama to do everything possible to halt Iran's quest for nuclear weapons.

"President Ahmadinejad has used his time on the world stage to promote instability in the Middle East and thwart legitimate international efforts to keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of those who have called for the destruction of an entire nation and people," Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., said. "I call on the president to heed the effort and advice of many in Congress who understand that America must play the role of an unequivocal leader in stopping the Iranian regime from building nuclear weapons."

The letter, which implies Obama is soft on Iran, also urges him to do everything possible to prevent Iran from aiding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

The letter was signed by 50 members of the Republican caucus including Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio.