Originally published by the Voice of America (www.voanews.com). Voice of America is funded by the US Federal Government and content it exclusively produces is in the public domain. June 16, 2009 Obama Expresses Deep Concerns About Iranian Election ---------------------------------------------------- http://enews.voanews.com/t?ctl=24CC942:A6F02AD83191E16075E248EDE25BA10F21A4E82C900CD027& US president tells reporters he stands strongly with universal principle that peoples' voices should be heard and not oppressed US President Barack Obama talks to reporters at the White House, 16 Jun 2009President Barak Obama says he has deep concerns about Iran's election, and he thinks the world has deep concerns as well. In remarks at the White House Tuesday, Mr. Obama said he stands strongly with the universal principle that peoples' voices should be heard and not oppressed. President Obama said his hope is that the Iranian people will make the right steps in order for them to express their voices and aspirations. Mr. Obama said "how that plays out is for the Iranian people to decide." .