Brooks Comments on Obama Administration’s Decision to Extend Talks with Iran

Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) made the following comments on the extension of U.S. led negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program:

“I am deeply concerned about the precedent the Obama Administration’s second extension of talks with Iranian leadership sets, and worry about what message this decision sends to both our allies abroad and the Mullahs in Iran. The Iranian economy has already markedly improved since the talks began, and providing an additional $700 million a month in relief will only further weaken our negotiating position while allowing this State Sponsor of Terrorism to push closer toward a nuclear weapon.

This indecisive action is unacceptable and directly undermines our strategic interests and those of our allies.  More pressure, not less, is needed to make it abundantly clear that America will not accept a nuclear armed Iran under any condition, and that we will not sacrifice our commitment to human rights or abandon our fight against terrorism for short term political expediency.”