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Labrador Issues Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal

Statement

Date: July 14, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: National Security Foreign Affairs

Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, issued this statement following today's announcement in Vienna of an agreement with Iran:

"I will carefully review the proposed agreement and decide whether it is a prudent replacement for the long-established sanctions aimed at blocking Iran's attempt to build nuclear weapons. The Iranian government claims to want constructive engagement with the world. Yet, Iran refuses to free Boise Pastor Saeed Abedini, imprisoned since 2012.

"Last month the House unanimously called for the release of the U.S. citizens held in Iran, as well as information on any Americans who have disappeared. That these men remain captive is deeply disturbing and raises foundational questions of trust that should have been addressed before striking any deal with Iran."


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