We actually think it is a good thing. We understand that the inflation rate is down, that the rial-dollar exchange rate is to Iran's advantage, that the GDP is starting to increase...
I support the administration's diplomatic efforts. I have always supported a two-track policy of diplomacy and sanctions.
Any deal the administration reaches with Iran must be verifiable, effective, and prevent Iran from ever developing even one nuclear weapon.
I think that if that is the case, that now they are going to challenge that assertion, it seems to me to call for not just voluntary efforts...
But if we set a standard--I want to get to civil penalties in a moment...
In the interim, the only entity that potentially is getting screwed with all of their financial data and security is consumers.
In another respect, you have a country that ultimately engages in a series of support of terrorism across the globe.
You know, we have the United Arab Emirates Agreement, which is, in my mind, the gold standard.
Recent efforts to undermine U.S. participation in these institutions in my view is not the answer.
I have been a strong supporter of the United States-India relationship for years.
President Ghani has expressed his intent to nominate a qualified woman candidate to Afghanistan's Supreme Court.