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House Democrats Sound Alarm on Potential Iran Nuclear Deal

(The Hill) Jordan Williams - 18 House Democrats expressed concerns on Wednesday about reviving the Iran nuclear deal. "We understand that while the recent negotiations have not concluded, we feel that we can't stay quiet about the unacceptable and deeply troubling turn that these results have reportedly taken," said Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA). Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), who opposed the deal in 2015, said, "Any new agreement with Iran must be based on the situation that is on the ground today, not the one from seven years ago. This means an agreement that is comprehensive and addresses the full range of threats that Iran poses to the region, including its nuclear program, ballistic missile program and its funding of terrorism." Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) said he was concerned about the U.S. lifting the foreign terrorist organization designation against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. He also raised concerns that the deal would allow Russia to continue doing energy business with Iran. "Are we seriously going to let war criminal Vladimir Putin be the guarantor of the deal? We must address the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, stand strong against terrorists, and protect American values and our allies." Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) said, "I am opposed to an agreement that does not absolutely, positively prevent Iran from either producing or obtaining a nuclear weapon. I believe I speak for an overwhelming majority of the United States Congress to that end." Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC) said, "I have long said that a new deal with Iran must be stronger and last longer than the previous agreement. Any new agreement should address Iran's support for terrorist groups, offer clarity about the sunset provisions, and set forth a long-term strategy for preventing a nuclear-armed Iran."
2022-04-07 00:00:00
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