[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 131 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
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             APPROVAL OF JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION

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                               speech of

                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2015

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, after careful study of public and 
classified information, extensive discussions with people on both sides 
of the issue, and much thought and deliberation, I have concluded that 
supporting the Iran nuclear agreement is the best option we have at 
this time to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons. That is why I am 
supporting H.R. 3461, the legislation approving the Iran agreement.
  While this agreement is not perfect, the deal provides unprecedented 
oversight and transparency over Iran's nuclear program that is not 
possible today. Furthermore, if the United States does not support the 
deal, I am concerned it could potentially isolate us from our partners 
who have given all indications that they are not prepared to walk away 
from this agreement.
  We know Iran cannot be trusted. Therefore, if this deal is approved, 
there is no question we must be vigilant to make sure Iran does not 
violate the terms of the agreement. If there are any indications Iran 
is violating the deal, immediate action must be taken. We must never 
allow Iran to move towards having a nuclear weapon, and we must never 
give up working with Israel and our other allies until we achieve peace 
and stability in the Middle East.

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