Wasserman Schultz Statement on Framework of Deal Over Iran Nuclear Program

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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today after P5+1 negotiators and Iran announced the framework of a deal over Iran's nuclear program:

"I commend the American and international negotiators for their tireless pursuit of preventing Iran from ever developing a nuclear weapon.

"While I am still reviewing the framework closely and remain in touch with White House advisors to continue asking key questions, I remain cautiously optimistic about our chances to reach a final deal in a few months.

"It is up to Iran to meticulously comply with the terms of any final deal and prove to the international community it is serious about its commitments. This will rightly be verified through required, 24/7/365 access to and inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities. Any deviation from that mandate would understandably compel Congress to impose more of the sanctions that have crippled their economy and brought them to the negotiating table; sanctions which I have consistently voted for and would not hesitate to do so again should Iran return to the path of nuclear weaponization rather than a program with peaceful intent.

"Iran remains a state-sponsor of terror, and it is with Iran's nefarious network in mind that I continue to stand with the Administration and my colleagues to strengthen our national security by preventing their leaders from ever developing a nuclear weapon. The stakes are too high and we've come too far to move away from that goal."

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