Reichert opposes Iran Nuclear Agreement

Published 11:52 am Friday, September 11, 2015

U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, 8th District, issued the following statement on Friday explaining his decision to oppose the Iran Nuclear Agreement:

“The President took an oath to protect and defend the United States of America. If the President signs this agreement he will not have kept that oath. This deal allows Iran a pathway to nuclear weapons; it removes sanctions on access to conventional weapons; it allows for the continued development of Iran’s intercontinental ballistic missile program designed to deliver nuclear warheads.

It lifts financial sanctions allowing Iran to receive up to $150 billion dollars. The President failed to reveal the entire agreement language to Congress, even though side deals were made. Iran will be allowed and trusted to inspect their own nuclear facilities.

Just two days ago Iran’s Supreme leader said America is still our enemy and Israel will not exist in 25 years. Like the President, I also took an oath to protect and defend the United States of America, and I kept my oath by opposing this bad deal.  It’s a bad deal for America, for our friend and ally Israel and for the world.”