RJC: Obama's Iran Nuke Talks Impasse Shows Need for Strong Action By Congress
Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2014) -- The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC)
warned today that the Obama administration's failure to reach an agreement
with Iran during six months of negotiations threatens the security of
the U.S. and our allies. Despite White House opposition, this latest setback
should convince Congress to press ahead with legislation that would strengthen
the hands of U.S. negotiators by imposing stronger sanctions on the Tehran
regime if no agreement is reached.
RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:
After President Obama pressured Democrats in Congress to block bipartisan
sanctions bills, Iran responded by pocketing billions in sanctions relief
and stonewalling at the negotiating table for the last six months. Now
Obama is rewarding Iran with $2.8 billion in additional sanctions relief
and extending the talks until late November. The Obama administration's
Iran policy is failing and the costs of failure for our national security
and the security of our Middle Eastern allies - especially Israel - are heavy.
Congress needs to assert itself as soon as possible. Sensible bipartisan legislation to hit Iran with stiff new sanctions if it continues defying international demands to halt its nuclear weapons efforts should move forward.
Congress needs to assert itself as soon as possible. Sensible bipartisan legislation to hit Iran with stiff new sanctions if it continues defying international demands to halt its nuclear weapons efforts should move forward.