WASHINGTON – Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released a statement after President Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action:
“Since I was elected to Congress, I objected to the final agreement of the Iran nuclear deal due to its significant flaws in the Iranian development limits, weak verification, lack of ballistic missile limits, and upfront relief of sanctions and upfront cash. Significant bipartisan objections were ignored by President Obama and former Secretary of State Kerry. Therefore, I support President Trump in his decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal with Iran. The final agreement did not protect the safety of U.S. citizens and it put our allies, including Israel, in grave danger. In the most simplistic terms, this deal was a delay in Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for complete sanctions relief and beyond. By reimposing sanctions on Iran, we put pressure back on Iran’s brutal mullahs and signify American support for the people of Iran who bravely advocate for change that embraces liberty, freedom, and a more democratic form of government. We can now collaborate with our allies on finding a better path forward to end Iran’s nuclear program and their ability to threaten their neighbors and the free world.”
