Courtney Statement on Iran Nuclear Framework

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Joe Courtney released the following statement after a preliminary nuclear agreement with Iran was announced by the United States and members of the P5 +1 nations:

“I applaud Secretary Kerry and his dedicated team for their dogged, tough negotiation of a preliminary nuclear framework with Iran.

“With this framework in place, Congress must exercise its responsibility to review the details of the agreement over the coming months to ensure that its targets are backed by sufficient enforcement and vigilance and that this is an agreement that serves U.S. national security and the well-being of our close allies in the region.

“I am encouraged by what I have learned thus far about the proposed restrictions on Iranian nuclear enrichment, which emerged after years of tough sanctions on Iran imposed by President Obama and our allies, and backed by the United States Congress. In addition, the inclusion of strong inspection and transparency requirements through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a welcome development after years of obstruction by Iran. I look forward to more detailed review of the framework in my capacity as a member of the House Armed Services Committee before the second phase of negotiations continue in June.”

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