Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw from Iran Deal
Washington,
May 8, 2018
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that he will withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran:
“I stand with the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and others in condemning this ill-conceived decision to unilaterally violate and abandon the Iran nuclear agreement. The president’s actions serve only to drive a wedge between the U.S. and our European allies that are strongly unified in their work to address the substantial threat posed by a nuclear-armed Iran. “While the JCPOA was not perfect, it was one of the most stringent non-proliferation agreements ever negotiated and included tough verification requirements that led to real progress in restricting Iran's nuclear program, something that our nation had not previously achieved even with the most biting sanctions. Considering this Administration has provided no alternative and Iran continues to meet its obligations, according to reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency and our own security officials, I believe that the JCPOA remains the best option to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. “Instead of withdrawing, alienating key allies, and potentially laying the groundwork for another US war in the Middle East, the Administration should work with our allies to address Iran’s other malicious activities in the region, including fully utilizing existing sanction authorities and new sanctions I’ve supported in Congress to address its ballistic missile program and human rights abuses.” |
