Ted Deutch: “I thank my friend. Mr. Speaker, we have to maintain immense pressure on the Iranian regime so long as it violates human…”

“I thank my friend. Mr. Speaker, we have to maintain immense pressure on the Iranian regime so long as it violates human rights, supports terrorism, and tests ballistic missiles; but failure by the United States to uphold the deal will only weaken--I repeat for my colleagues who share my commitment to standing up to Iran, it will only weaken--our efforts to lead the international community in taking strong action to counter Iran's actions both under and outside of the JCPOA. These three bills this week that have been rushed to the floor without having the opportunity to discuss them, to debate them, and to develop broad bipartisan support on them in ways that will not jeopardize our role under the JCPOA weaken our ability to lead. That is why I oppose them, and that is why I urge my colleagues to oppose them as well.”