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U.S. foes get their spotlight day (LOUISE ROUG | 12/16/09, Politico)

In Copenhagen, expect [Ahmadinejad] to deliver the sound green message that an Iranian nuclear program can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

"I believe that nuclear energy is a good substitute for fossil fuels, like other forms of renewable energy such as solar and wind,"

Ahmadinejad told Politiken. "It's not just about Iran. It's good for all countries to have access to such a technology."

Adding to American diplomatic headaches these days are the Saudis, whose petrol-based economies give them little incentive to work toward any kind of climate deal, and - as a particular noxious cherry on top - the presence of Robert Mugabe, the brutal President of Zimbabwe, described by President Obama as "a dictator."

Mugabe arrived Tuesday morning in Copenhagen, acting like the clueless guest, who doesn't know he isn't welcome. "Why should I feel isolated?" he asked, according to Reuters.