WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) issued the following statement on the emerging Iran agreement: While I await specific details of the interim agreement, I remain concerned that this deal does not adequately halt Irans enrichment capabilities. Numerous U.N. Security Council resolutions have called for the full suspension of Irans nuclear activities, so it is troubling that this agreement still permits the Iranians to continue enriching. It is critical that distrust but verify be the guiding principle with which we approach this agreement. Irans long history of noncompliance with the U.N. Security Council is well known, as is its use of secret facilities to pursue its nuclear program. Iran remains the worlds most active state sponsor of terrorism and the most destabilizing force in the Middle East. As this deal goes into effect, the United States must remain vigilant and respond immediately and severely to any cheating or wrongdoing by Iran. And we must rebuild our alliances in the region and stand firmly with our closest partners against Iranian aggression.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:57:37 +0000
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