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“This has probably been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in Congress. For the record, I still have deep reservations about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. However, while it is not without flaws or risks, I believe the plan presents our best chance to limit Iran's nuclear ambitions and protect the security of the United States and our allies, particularly the State of Israel. The preamble to the agreement is both critically important and crystal clear when it states that ``Iran reaffirms that under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop, or acquire any nuclear weapons.'' And we will hold Iran to it in perpetuity, as they have committed. Mr. Speaker, I do not trust Iran. But this agreement is built on verification, not trust, and I believe that it includes the needed monitoring and enforcement tools. If Iran violates the deal in any way, increased international monitoring will allow us to know quickly and act decisively. Conversely, if we were to abandon this agreement despite the international community's support, Iran's nuclear ambitions could go unchecked, and that is not a risk I am willing to take. Mr. Speaker, like many of my constituents, I still have significant concerns with the agreement and with Iran's pattern of behavior, particularly its support of terrorism.…”