Bill Lee: “Let me start by thanking Bonnie Watson Coleman for leading this important special order and for her leadership on these…”

“Let me start by thanking Bonnie Watson Coleman for leading this important special order and for her leadership on these issues. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, President Obama announced that the United States--along with our P5+1 negotiating partners--had reached a deal with Iran--a deal that if fully implemented, will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. As someone who has long supported sustained diplomatic engagement with Iran, I applaud President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and our P5+1 partners for their tireless work to obtain a deal which promotes peace and global security. In the 112th and 113th Congresses, I introduced a bill--the Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through Diplomacy Act--that called on the President to use all diplomatic means to resolve the nuclear issue with Iran. It urged the President to ``secure an agreement that ensures Iran does not engage in nuclear weapons work,'' through increased safeguards and international Inspections, Yesterday's announcement demonstrates just how effective that type of sustained engagement and diplomacy can be. When fully implemented, this deal--or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action--will prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon while ensuring greater stability in the Middle East. The deal is an important victory for diplomacy and America's leadership abroad as well as for United States national security and of course for global peace and security.…”