Ayotte Statement on Iran Deal Framework

Statement

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) released this statement following today's announcement regarding a framework for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program:

"While I will closely review this framework, the devil is in the details. Given Iran's history of failing to comply with UN resolutions and continued deceit regarding its nuclear program, any final agreement must include unlimited, unannounced, and completely unfettered nuclear inspections throughout Iran. I remain deeply concerned that based on the parameters announced today, Iran could retain a one-year breakout period that leaves it in a position to sprint toward a bomb should it choose to do so. This framework also appears to leave Iran with a significant enrichment capability, which could prompt a response from Arab nations with respect to their own nuclear programs. In addition, these parameters fail to address Iran's regional terrorism, including its destabilizing actions in Yemen.

"Given these serious concerns and in light of the enormous security implications of any final agreement, I believe it is imperative that the full details of any final agreement be released publicly and that the president first allow the people's elected representatives in Congress - rather than the UN - to review any final agreement before any sanctions are lifted by the administration. There is strong bipartisan support for the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which I'm cosponsoring, and I will continue to work across the aisle to exercise robust oversight over any final agreement with Iran."

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