Romney said Obama was ` ` silent '' when Iranians took to the streets in 2009 . That day , June 15 , Obama gave remarks on the situation . Obama 's initial response was ` ` muted , '' the Council on Foreign Relations said . Obama made public remarks a few days in . A week later , the president used tougher language against Iran .
Romney said Obama was ` ` silent '' when Iranians took to the streets in 2009 . Obama 's initial response was ` ` muted , '' the Council on Foreign Relations said . Obama made public remarks a few days in . A week later , the president used tougher language against Iran .