[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I was one of the earliest supporters of 
President Obama's negotiations with Iran to prevent them from acquiring 
nuclear weapons. I supported the conclusion of those negotiations which 
resulted in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a historic 
international agreement which has already limited Iran's nuclear 
activities. I strongly appreciate the President's robust enforcement 
and monitoring of Iran's compliance with the JCPOA. During a long vote 
series I mistakenly voted yes on H.R. 5461 when my intention was to 
vote against this legislation. I oppose H.R. 5461 and any other effort 
to undermine the JCPOA.

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