On the recordSeptember 9, 2015
The details found within the nuclear Iran deal are stunning. The original pledge of anywhere, anytime inspections gave way to a 24-day lead time for Iranians to hide their activities from inspectors. We now know that Iran has entered into two secret deals with the IAEA and that the details are not available to the duly elected Members of this body. We were told that no deal is better than a bad deal. Yet here we are with a very bad deal. The alternative to this deal is not war, as this administration is fear-mongering, but through strengthened sanctions to continue international pressure on the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Without war, we can pursue a nuclear-free Iran through diplomacy by engaging with our allies and with peace-loving nations and with the deterrent of military might and effective economic sanctions. ``Do I trust Iran?'' I am asked. Based on the last four decades and on its recent behavior, I only trust them to cheat. Congress and the American people must defeat this deal in the interest of regional stability and our own national security and for the prospect of peace for future generations of Americans and our allies. ____________________
