On the American side, while Barack Obama responded gracefully and personally to messages of congratulation from other world leaders, he held back from doing so with Mr Ahmadinejad, mindful of the political implications of such a gesture.
He said he would be reviewing the Iranian president's letter and responding appropriately, rather than reacting in a "knee-jerk fashion".
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7718603.stm
Welcome to the jungle, indeed.
By: GladiusMagnus
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