I listened with interest to Dr. Shulkin, a person who stepped up into this job and said I am here because I want to be part of the solution.
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The way that we would fix this is by us redesigning this so that it goes back into the hands of the local VA providers here in Alaska.
It is one thing if you read the law and it says you have to go to that. OK, well then, Congress, you have to go fix that.
I support the VA. My job, my company's job that I am privileged to run--I do not own.
A Congress that sought greater unity with President Obama would help to strengthen our country for the struggles that are inevitably ahead with Iran.
If Congress votes to disapprove and manages to override the President's veto, it would very likely dismantle the agreement.
Successful implementation of the nuclear deal will require strong, self confident and determined American leadership.
To build a nuclear weapon, you not only need fissile material--which today the breakout time is 2 to 3 months; under this agreement it will be a year for at least 10 years.
They are not close to it right now. They are at least a year or 2 years away from a nuclear weapon.
I think the best comfort is the one that Acting Under Secretary Szubin gave...
I would urge you to speak with them directly. I think you will get the right answer you are looking for.
I also fear a vote of disapproval would weaken the effectiveness and credibility of the United States in the Middle East and around the world.
I believe that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the most profound, the most far-reaching arms control agreement ever negotiated and that indeed it will keep this country, Israel, and our allies safer.
The President of the United States has said he will not allow them to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The United States of America will not agree to a deal where there is not a real snapback provision.
A vote of disapproval in the absence of a credible alternative, would, after 10 years of effort, be self-defeating for our country.
Iran and the IAEA are quite well aware of our legislation. I can assure you they follow what you do every single day.
They would lose an opportunity to have sanctions relief.