(New York Post) Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) - Advocates of the deal argue that a good deal that would have dismantled critical elements of Iran's nuclear infrastructure isn't attainable. I don't believe that. And I believe we could still get a better deal and here's how: We can disapprove this agreement, without rejecting the entire agreement. We should direct the administration to re-negotiate by authorizing the continuation of negotiations and the Joint Plan of Action - including Iran's $700 million-a-month lifeline. A continuation of talks would allow the reconsideration of a few critical issues, including: ◦Immediate ratification by Iran of the Additional Protocol for access to suspect sites A ban on centrifuge R&D for the duration of the agreement to ensure that Iran won't have the capacity to quickly break out Close the underground Fordow enrichment facility Resolve the "possible military dimensions" of Iran's program Extend the duration of the agreement to at least 20 years. At the same time, the president should unequivocally affirm and Congress should formally endorse a Declaration of U.S. Policy that we will use all means necessary to prevent Iran from producing enough enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb, as well as building or buying one, both during and after any agreement. We should authorize now the means for Israel to address the Iranian threat on their own in the event that Iran accelerates its program and to counter Iranian perceptions that our own threat to use force isn't credible.
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