Congressman Nadler Announces Support for Dangerous Iran Nuclear Agreement, Condemns “Troubling Rhetoric”

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Congressman Jerrold NadlerNew York, NY — Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) released a detailed statement announcing his support for the Iran nuclear agreement.  In a posting on the Medium website [Link], Congressman Nadler provides a comprehensive explanation of his analysis in coming to this decision, and he strongly condemns the negative public discourse that has emerged around this debate.

Below is a short excerpt from Congressman Nadler’s statement:

“I believe there is one overriding objective against which we must judge the P5+1 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.

“Although we know that Iran will remain a major menace to the region and the world, even without nuclear weapons, a nuclear armed Iran would represent an unacceptable threat to the United States, to Israel, and to global security.  With respect to this objective, the interests of the United States and of Israel are identical, even as there are different views on how to achieve it.

“I bring to my analysis the full weight of my responsibilities as a member of Congress, and my perspective as an American Jew who is both a Democrat and a strong supporter of Israel.  I have sought to ignore the political pressures, as well as the demagoguery and hateful rhetoric on both sides that I think has been harmful to the overall political discourse.

“After carefully studying the agreement and the arguments and analyses from all sides, I have concluded that, of all the alternatives, approval of the JCPOA, for all its flaws, gives us the best chance of stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.  Accordingly, I will support the agreement and vote against a Resolution of Disapproval.

“I am satisfied that the JCPOA components, including its inspections and verification provisions, are sufficient and are not based on trusting Iranian compliance.  While I am concerned that many of the key elements expire in the 10-15 year timeframe, our debate must center on whether the deal is preferable to the available alternatives.  The only decision that matters at this moment is whether to support or reject the agreement that is on the table now, not on whether we could or should have gotten a better deal.  It has been my duty, therefore, to consider the consequences of supporting or rejecting the JCPOA, and having decided that, to continue to pursue ways to further guarantee the security of the United States and our allies.”

To read the full statement by Congressman Nadler, click here.

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8 COMMENTS

  1. I can not understand how he could support this. There must be a VERY strong political motive for doing this. It certainly won’t sit well with his voter base. This whole situation really proves that Hashem runs the world because there is no rational explanation for any of this.

  2. To # 1, AConcernedMom:

    Open your eyes. A Jewish left-wing liberal DemocRat is first left-wing liberal, secondly a DemocRat and somewhere along the line, Jewish. (Or some deviant interpretation of Judaism).

    I once had a conversation with a Jewish woman who ran a campaign as a DemocRat for a state office.
    I had asked her if she had any plans for the upcoming “High Holidays” and if she belongs to a shul. Her response was “I can’t do Holidays this year. I have to make sure the Republicans don’t get elected.”

    Just Remember: The DemocRats are not our friends.

    It is time for our community to switch our allegiances and change our voter preferences.

    We have nothing in common with the DemocRats.

    When I was in the US Army during Vietnam, I appeared before a 3 member promotion committee consisting of 3 US Army Officers, a Major, a Lt. Colonel and a Full Colonel. Near the end of my questioning the Major had asked me “Do you consider yourself a Jewish American or an American Jew?” My response was ” I would say that I am a Jewish American. Jewish first. Our motto is G-d & Country, G-d first, G-d created our Country”. I got promoted.

  3. Rep. Nadler’s district includes both Boro Park and the Upper West Side. This decision won’t sit well in the former, but will in the latter (except among some Orthodox Jews, who comprise a small part of the UWS).

    He usually gets about 80% of the vote, so his job isn’t at risk.

    Rep. Nadler is one of the smartest people I know. I love to hear him speak, which he frequently does at local shuls and elsewhere. Even when I disagree with him, it’s valuable to put one’s own opinions to the test against the best counterarguments.

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