John Kerry actually said...

Sanctions are not going to be lifted until after Congress votes and until after Iran implements the agreement.

Kerry asserts that sanctions will remain until Iran complies with the deal.

01/20/2015

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Thus, my professional judgment is that U.S. security would be best served by the Senate providing its advice and consent to ratification.

every previous President who faced this choice has found that the United States is better off with a treaty than without one

We must ensure that our nuclear arsenal remains safe, secure, and effective.

the relationship with Russia is a key part of that kind of security