Jan 20, 2015
Thanks to the interim agreement we have reached, the so-called Joint Plan of Action, or JPOA, Iran's program was fundamentally frozen in many key respects.
Antony Blinken
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Antony Blinken is the 71st United States Secretary of State, having been appointed by President Joe Biden in January 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Blinken has played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, focusing on issues such as international alliances, climate change, and global security. He previously served as Deputy National Security Advisor and Deputy National Security Advisor during the Obama administration, where he was involved in key diplomatic initiatives, including the Iran nuclear deal.
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Jan 20, 2015
We are dealing with a radical cleric with a radical view of his obligation and role in the world.
Jan 20, 2015
The sanctions have worked exactly as designed. They have driven Iran to the negotiating table.
Jan 20, 2015
We share your concerns... of Iran's actions in other areas. That is precisely why we are vigorously implementing sanctions.
Jan 20, 2015
the best way to ensure that Iran complies with its obligations would be to suspend the existing sanctions, not end them.
Jan 20, 2015
I think what is most likely to lead to a nuclear arms race in the region is Iran getting a nuclear weapon.
Jan 20, 2015
Indeed, as we have discussed earlier, one of the most powerful levers we have to make sure that Iran makes good on any commitments it makes under an accord, if one is reached, is precisely the ability of Congress at the--after Iran has…
Jan 20, 2015
This is not about trusting. This is about absolutely verifying all the commitments they make.
Jan 20, 2015
There is no higher national security priority than ensuring Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.
Jan 20, 2015
Yes, Senator, Under Secretary Cohen can address this. I would just say very simply that we have been vigorously implementing sanctions in other areas against Iran, including on the question of human rights, including on the question of…
Jan 20, 2015
The passage of new sanctions could provoke Iran to walk away from the negotiating table, violate the JPOA and start moving its nuclear program forward again.
Jan 20, 2015
We will develop a base of knowledge that we do not even have now about the people, the places, the techniques that will stand us in very good stead even beyond the duration of the agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
Saeed Abedini, Amir Hekmati, Jason Rezaian must be released, regardless of anything else we are doing with Iran.
Jan 20, 2015
I think one of the most powerful things that happened in Iran in recent years was actually the election of President Rouhani.
Jan 20, 2015
Ultimately, even if they agree to a short suspension, that is their goal in the long term.
Jan 20, 2015
Congress has played a critical role throughout this negotiation and in the years leading up to these talks, and there is no doubt that Congress will continue to play a role.
Jan 20, 2015
Prime Minister Netanyahu came before the United Nations a couple years ago, and he held up that drawing of a bomb and there was a line, and it was getting close to filling up the bomb.
Jan 20, 2015
And the IAEA has consistently reported that Iran has lived up to its commitments under the JPOA.
Jan 20, 2015
Our best judgment right now is this, and I think, Senator, you pointed to something very important.
Jan 20, 2015
I think the sanctions that have been imposed to date are what brought Iran to the table.
Jan 20, 2015
I think it does share that concern, which I think explains largely why it has been, at least again until now, a constructive partner in the efforts to make sure we put in place something that denies, as a practical matter, Iran the ability…
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