Poliquin: This Deal Does Not Go Far Enough
September 2, 2015
Press Release
The Administration Caves on Original Goals for Iran Deal
WASHINGTON – According to CNN, Secretary of State, John Kerry, will be delivering a speech on the Iran nuclear agreement today. Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement:
“Ahead of Secretary Kerry’s speech, I find it deeply concerning that he and the Administration caved on many of their original goals by accepting this proposed Iran deal.
“For example, instead of “anytime, anywhere” inspections, the Iranians can delay an inspection of an undeclared but suspected site from anywhere between 24 days and up to 3 months – which is insane – allowing them enough time to remove any and all undeclared activities.
“Instead of ending Iran’s enrichment program, they will still have the right to enrich. And after the deal expires, in less than one year, Iran will be able to mass produce uranium, advancing their capabilities to develop a nuclear bomb.
“These are just a few examples of the several original goals the Administration folded on by taking this Iran deal. As Maine’s Second District Congressman, I will continue to remind the Administration, and my colleagues, that this deal does not go far enough in stopping Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism, from harming Americans.“