As the candidates appeared on the US talk show circuit on Tuesday morning, Mrs Clinton was asked how she would respond if Iran launched a nuclear attack on Israel, and replied with a stark warning.
"If I'm the president, we will attack Iran... we would be able to totally obliterate them," she said.
"That's a terrible thing to say, but those people who run Iran need to understand that, because that perhaps will deter them from doing something that would be reckless, foolish and tragic," she told TV channel ABC.
In response, Mr Obama said: "Using words like 'obliterate' - it doesn't actually produce good results, and so I'm not interested in sabre-rattling."
He said only that Iran should know he would respond "forcefully" to an attack on any US ally.
That is a tough question to answer. I admit I have to look up obliterate to figure out the exact meaning of the word, but I can tell from context: total destruction.
Cold sweat come down as I imagine total annihilation taking place as nuclear bombs explode all over.
Isn't it horrible to wipe out the ENTIRE country to retailiate?
Political wisdom and patience are the requirements for a world leader. It is important to choose the right words. I like Obama's answer. He didn't give special status to Israel, and forcefully say he would respond if there is attack on any ally.
Let's wait a few more hours to see who wins in the Pennsylvania contest.
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So Mrs Clinton wins this round. How many more rounds are there?
Senator McCain looks much more presidential, and much more experienced.
Everything these candidates say are recorded and scrutinized so it is easy to find "painful leg"
I wouldn't go too harsh on comments for these candidates.
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