Senator Lankford Demands Answers From President Obama on Iran Cash Payments

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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today sent a letter to President Obama to seek answers about the $1.7 billion in cash payments to Iran. Lankford is asking the President to deliver on his promise of greater transparency for the American people by answering thirteen pointed questions about the details of how the money was transferred to Iran, whether the cash has ended up financing Iran's military or terrorist ambitions, and the process behind granting Iran exemptions to its' nuclear obligations. A response is requested by September 19.

As the only Senator who serves on both the Intelligence Committee and Homeland Security Committee, Lankford has taken multiple national security-related actions to hold the Obama administration accountable for its dangerous dealings with Iran. On July 14, Lankford and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Judgment Fund Transparency and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act, a bill to provide transparency and accountability for questionable taxpayer-funded payments to foreign nations, like Iran. On June 29, Lankford secured a provision in the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill to require the Administration to provide more details on the $1.7 billion settlement payment to Iran in January. The legislation awaits a vote on the Senate floor. On April 6, Lankford introduced a Senate resolution to ensure President Obama follows through on his commitment to reimpose sanctions if Iran violates the Nuclear Deal.

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