Daines And Zinke on Iran Nuclear Agreement

Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Ryan Zinke today released statements on the Obama administration’s announcement that the P5+1 has reached an agreement with Iran, the world’s leading state-sponsor of terrorism.

Senator Steve Daines:

I remain unconvinced that this agreement will prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon. This agreement paves the way for Iran to further direct its resources in leading the way as the world’s greatest state-sponsor of terrorism.”

Congressman Ryan Zinke:

I agree with Israel: This is a bad mistake of historic proportions. Iran has not proven to be a reliable and trustworthy negotiating partner. Their behavior is not of a responsible nation, as they continue to fund Hezbollah, a terrorist group, in their war against Israel. The verification parameters of this ‘deal’ are not robust enough to ensure Iran plays by the rules, said Zinke. 'I have worked beside Israeli Defense Forces, and I have defended our nation on the front lines against radical Islamic terrorists. I know what is at stake. I am not deterred by President Obama’s veto threats; I will do everything I can in Congress to block this deal from ever going forward.”

The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act prevents the president from waiving or suspending congressional sanctions before Congress has the chance to vote on an agreement, if one is reached. Under this law, Congress has 60 days to review the proposed agreement once all pertinent documents are submitted.