Rep. Doggett Decries President Trump’s Decision to Undermine Iran Agreement

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Senior Member of the Ways & Means Committee, condemned President Trump's decision to decertify Iran's compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In 2015, Rep. Doggett, along with Reps. Jan Schakowsky and David Price, led a successful House whip effort to counter Republican obstruction of Obama Administration nuclear negotiations. You can read more about that here. Today, Rep. Doggett said:

"Continuing to erode American leadership, President Trump's impulsive disregard of military advice aids our adversaries and agitates our allies. His go-it-alone approach jeopardizes our security and undermines confidence in America. Congress now must choose between honoring our international commitments or ignoring the reality of Iranian compliance and placing us upon a path of isolation and ultimately war. Let's prioritize peace and safety by rejecting Trump's folly."

Rep. Doggett, along with more than 180 Members of Congress, including those who both voted for and against the Iran Nuclear Agreement, recently urged the President to honor the JCPOA. That letter can be found here. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Defense Secretary General Mattis, our intelligence officials, and other JCPOA signatories favor recertification, since Iran has remained in compliance.