Ed Royce: “I would just note that over 200 retired generals, flag officers, and admirals signed a letter in opposition; and we have…”

“I would just note that over 200 retired generals, flag officers, and admirals signed a letter in opposition; and we have heard continuously, including this week, from retired generals, officers, and admirals about their concerns about this agreement. I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. McMorris Rodgers), the Republican Conference chair. Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, the votes this week on the President's nuclear deal with Iran are some of the most important we have taken in years. As the world's largest sponsor of terror, Iran continues to play an enormously destructive and destabilizing role in the world. Iran's actions are destroying the lives of millions of vulnerable innocents. The current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe is only the most recent example. Iran has been propping up Assad's regime in Syria for the past 4 years, sending weapons and thousands of fighters there to brutalize the Syrian people. ISIS has exploited these conditions, and now, millions of Syrians have been displaced, many of them going to unimaginable lengths to seek refuge in Europe. Iran bears responsibility for this. This deal is not reform. This deal is incentivizing bad behavior. A vote in favor of this deal is a vote that favors party politics over the will of the American people and global security. It is a terrible way to do business.…”