Chris Smith: “What was previously unacceptable, an Iranian nuclear state, is now inevitable under the terms and conditions of the…”

“What was previously unacceptable, an Iranian nuclear state, is now inevitable under the terms and conditions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Tragically, the deal is riddled with serious flaws, gaps, and huge concessions to Iran. Taken as a whole, the deal poses an existential threat to Israel and other friends in the region--and is a significant risk to the United States. Not only is Iran now permitted to continue enriching uranium--a previous nonnegotiable red line was no enrichment whatsoever--but under this agreement, Iran will be able to assemble an industrial-scale nuclear program once the agreement begins to sunset in as little as a decade. And make no mistake about it, Iran's decades-long rabid hatred of Israel shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Yesterday, the Times of Israel reported that Iran's Supreme Leader said to Israel, ``You will not see the next 25 years,'' adding that the Jewish state will be hounded until it is destroyed. Mr. Speaker, inspections are anything but anytime or anywhere, the Obama administration's previous pledge to the Nation and the world. We have learned that the IAEA has entered into a secret agreement that precludes unfettered, robust inspection. That also violates the Corker law. We have not gotten that information. Mr. Speaker, Iran is the world's leading supporter of terrorism. This agreement provides tens of billions of dollars for weapons and war- making materiel.…”