[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 59 (Monday, April 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E658-E659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 
                                  2009

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 26, 2010

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise to support the passage of the 
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act.
  The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, if allowed on its 
present course, is well on its way to obtaining nuclear capability. 
Experts say it could be in the possession of a nuclear weapon in less 
than a year.
  Since 1995, several U.S. regulations have been enacted to pressure 
Iran's economy, curtail its nuclear advancement and curb the 
government's support for jihadist militant groups. They have not been 
adhered to; no firms have yet been sanctioned.
  This legislation will pressure persons violating Iran Sanction acts 
and other accomplices of the National Guard in pursuing uranium 
enrichment and oppressing religious and human rights.
  Nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to American 
security. Safeguarding nuclear materials from terrorists is absolutely 
critical to international peace and stability.
  This legislation provides the much needed teeth and Presidential 
authority necessary to deter this regime's nuclear intentions. Timing

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is crucial, for this reason it must be passed today.

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