Iran Deal is "Important Achievement," says Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on news of a framework agreement between the P5+1 and Iran to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon:
“If fully implemented, today’s framework agreement would prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, enhance our national security and show that diplomacy works.
This is a major step forward for diplomacy, national security and global peace. This type of smart, strategic diplomacy brings us closer to a more peaceful and secure world while promoting U.S. national security.
I applaud President Obama, Secretary Kerry and his diplomatic team for negotiating this framework agreement that promotes regional and global security.
Today’s announcement is an important achievement for diplomacy, non-proliferation and President Obama.”
BACKGROUND
Congresswoman Lee is the author of the Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through Diplomacy Actthat would have created a high level Special Envoy to Iran and would have eliminated the State Department’s ‘no contact’ policy between State Department officials and their Iranian counterparts. She is the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’s Peace and Security Task Force and a member of the Appropriations subcommittee of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs.
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, the Steering and Policy Committee, is a Senior Democratic Whip, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. She serves as chair of the Whip’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity.