Jan 20, 2015
If we allow them to continue to test us without consequence, believe me that they will continue to expand.
Bob Menendez
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Robert Menendez is a prominent Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the United States Senate, representing New Jersey. He was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and has since been re-elected multiple times. Menendez has played a significant role in various policy areas, including foreign relations, immigration reform, and healthcare. He has served on several Senate committees, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he has been an advocate for human rights and democracy abroad.
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Jan 20, 2015
It seems to me that the burden is shifting here, that under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it is almost like we have to prove our case versus that, look, you are in violation.
Jan 20, 2015
According to the U.N. special rapporteur, things are getting worse, not better.
Jan 20, 2015
Why are we, for example, knowing that resources, whatever amount it is, is in part going to fund these very activities that we acknowledge collectively is against our national interests?
Jan 20, 2015
The JCPOA will also have a detrimental impact on nuclear weapons activities in the Middle East. It legitimizes Iran's nuclear program and could set into motion a nuclear arms race in the most volatile area of the world.
Jan 20, 2015
Finally, how will the IAEA and/or the procurement working group know that exporters are going through the procurement channel?
Jan 20, 2015
I am concerned that it would seem to me that at the same time that we were hopeful in taking 2 years to see if there could be an agreement that we would have had a parallel track.
Jan 20, 2015
the only thing that prevents that nuclear arms race is a pretty ironclad belief by our partners in the region that somehow Iran will not get there by virtue of this agreement.
Jan 20, 2015
You cannot advise and consent, in a sense, to something for which you are going in the blind on pure faith.
Jan 20, 2015
The entire inspection regime, the entire verification regime, depends upon the IAEA.
Jan 20, 2015
I do not think it is quite the same choice, Mr. Chairman, because you will have an Iran that is economically resurgent.
Jan 20, 2015
I do not think there will be any hesitation by Congress to enhance sanctions against Iran, if their terrorist activities increase.
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