Jan 20, 2015
Most importantly, the strong restrictions that have effectively frozen Iran's nuclear program since January 2014 would all be lifted if the negotiations are ended.
John Kerry
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John Kerry is a prominent Democratic politician from Massachusetts who served as the 68th Secretary of State from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, Kerry was a United States Senator, representing Massachusetts from January 1985 until June 2013. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on foreign relations, environmental issues, and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in the negotiation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.
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Jan 20, 2015
I do not believe it is likely that Russia and China and even the European allies would follow us.
Jan 20, 2015
The nuclear deal is certainly not perfect but will freeze Iran's nuclear efforts for a decade or more.
Jan 20, 2015
On balance, however, I believe the nuclear deal will deliver more advantages than disadvantages to the United States.
Jan 20, 2015
Congress is right to focus on these concerns and to require concrete assurances from the administration that they can be overcome.
Jan 20, 2015
The overall effectiveness of the agreement will thus require the Obama administration and its successors to maintain a very tough inspections regime and to be ready to reimpose sanctions if Iran seeks an illicit nuclear weapons program in…
Jan 20, 2015
The smarter and more effective strategy at this point is to coerce them through negotiations.
Jan 20, 2015
This agreement gives us a chance to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon through diplomacy and negotiations, rather than through war.
Jan 20, 2015
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by Secretaries Kerry and Moniz is a solid and sensible agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
I believe the Obama administration was correct in launching negotiations in 2013 with our many partners on one side of the table and Iran alone on the other.
Jan 20, 2015
The Persian Gulf is vital for interests and that we will defend the free flow of energy.
Jan 20, 2015
I helped negotiate the last 10-year United States-Israel military agreement back in 2007.
Jan 20, 2015
I think the Iranians will test the inspections regime, because that is what they have done in the past.
Jan 20, 2015
They have now sworn before the rest of the world that they will not seek that. But based on their past performance, we cannot trust them, because they have continuously misled the international community.
Jan 20, 2015
I see clear risks as well. I see a balance of benefits and risks to this deal.
Jan 20, 2015
If this agreement can be implemented effectively, and if it ends up stopping Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons power, that will then be achieved by diplomacy backed up by the threat of force, which is when diplomacy is always most…
Jan 20, 2015
Sanctions are not going to be lifted until after Congress votes and until after Iran implements the agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
The inspections regime that Secretary Moniz has been testifying about is considerably strengthened from what we were able to utilize during the Bush administration.
Jan 20, 2015
It essentially extends the breakout time, Iran's path to a nuclear weapon, from what the administration is telling all of us publicly is about 2 to 3 months right now to roughly a year for the next 10 to 15 years under this agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
This agreement stops them, and it arrests their movement, and it will freeze that program for 10 to 15 years into the future.
Jan 20, 2015
I support the nuclear deal negotiated by Secretary Kerry and Secretary Moniz. I see clear benefits for the United States.
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