He had planned to invite protesters to celebrations at overseas bases . Clinton : Participation not appropriate , ` ` ' violent and unjust actions '' One senior administration official said Wednesday the reconsideration of the July Fourth invitations is consistent with Obama 's comments Tuesday , in which he said he was `` shocked and appalled '' at the violence against demonstrators . Violence against peaceful protesters in Iran has caused the crisis , they say .
He had planned to invite protesters to celebrations at overseas bases . Clinton : Participation not appropriate , ` ` ' violent and unjust actions '' Violence against peaceful protesters in Iran has caused the crisis , they say .