Wasserman Schultz Statement on Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015

Washington, DC, May 14, 2015
I am pleased to join my colleagues in voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015. This bill, which President Obama has said he will sign, creates a sensible and carefully crafted strategy to ensure that Congress has time to review any final agreement on Iran's nuclear program. As a cosponsor and supporter of strong sanctions legislation that brought Iran to the negotiating table in the first place, I believe in Congress' oversight role in these negotiations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WASSERMAN SCHULTZ STATEMENT ON IRAN NUCLEAR REVIEW ACT OF 2015:

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015:

“I am pleased to join my colleagues in voting for the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015. This bill, which President Obama has said he will sign, creates a sensible and carefully crafted strategy to ensure that Congress has time to review any final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

"As a cosponsor and supporter of strong sanctions legislation that brought Iran to the negotiating table in the first place, I believe in Congress’ oversight role in these negotiations.

"Since these negotiations were announced, my goal as a Representative of the 23rd Congressional District has remained the same: to support all efforts to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.  This remains the bar against which I will evaluate any final deal.

My colleagues, the Administration and I have repeatedly said: no deal is better than a bad deal, and I again commend the dedication of our technical negotiators as well as Secretaries Kerry, Moniz, Lew and State Department Undersecretary Wendy Sherman for their tireless dedication to this endeavor. I look forward to continuing to engage with them on the details and progress of the negotiations before the June 30 deadline.”

 

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Contact:

Sean Bartlett, Sean.Bartlett@mail.house.gov

Geoff Burgan, Geoff.Burgan@mail.house.gov