Romney said Obama was `` silent '' when Iranian took to the streets in A week later . Obama 's initial response was `` muted , '' the Council on Foreign Relations says . After more and more images of violence surfaced , he condemned the actions of the Iranian government , and later toughened his talk . Obama made public remarks A week later in . 2009 , the president used tougher language against Obama .
Romney said Obama was `` silent '' when Iranian took to the streets in A week later . Obama 's initial response was `` muted , '' the Council on Foreign Relations says . Obama made public remarks A week later in . 2009 , the president used tougher language against Obama .