Poliquin Statement on the White House’s Decision Regarding the Iran Nuclear Deal

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin (ME-02) released the following statement regarding the White House’s decision to reinstate sanctions on the Iranian Regime:

“Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and they cannot be trusted,” said Congressman Poliquin. “This was a horrible deal that was rejected by a majority in Congress and that I have long opposed. This deal did not go far enough in ensuring Iran would eliminate their nuclear weapons program, while at the same time lifting critical economic sanctions on the regime and guaranteeing the freeing up of billions of dollars in assets. I have long feared that this deal would make Americans less safe.

“As the author of the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act—which passed the House with broad, bipartisan support last year—I am committed to protecting our homeland, exposing Iran’s regime finances and terrorism ties, standing with our ally Israel, and keeping Americans safe.”