At least with Ahmadinejad's candid commentary, European officials can see the Islamic Republic for what it is rather than what they wish it to be.

President Bush calls forth a "new birth of freedom" for the whole world as an alternative to tyranny, and in America"s internal lifeas an end to a culture of dependency upon the state.

Instead of continuing failed diplomatic efforts, world leaders should work together to help the Iranian people create a truly representative government.