today we have an ability to achieve a comprehensive peaceful settlement. the first step we take today is the most significant and tangible progress we have made with iran and now we must use the six months to resolve the issue that has threatened our security and that of our allies for decades. it won't be easy and huge challenges remain ahead. but through strong and prince p.m.ed diplomacy, the united states of america will do our part on behalf of a world of greater peace, security and cooperation among nations. thank you very much. >> so there he is, the president of the united states, a brief statement about six minutes or so. the president praising this interim agreement with iran to ease international sanctions. modestly, the president said in exchange for greater transparency and a scaling back to a certain degree of iran's