KMA Land - Young Remains Skeptical of Iran Nuclear Deal
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by Mike Peterson
Iowa Congressman David Young says the U.S. should maintain any previously-imposed sanctions on Iran regarding that country's nuclear program.
The Van Meter Republican commented on the recent negotiations, as another deadline on reaching an agreement with Iran approaches. Young says many of his constituents have voiced concerns on the continuing stalemate. He says one of his concerns is that the U.S. and other countries seem desperate to strike a deal with Iran.
"It seems like we're being desperate to get some kind of deal," said Young. "it's interesting to know how and why we got to this point where the U.S.A, Russia, China, France and Germany got to this point with Iran, when the sanctions were working. We were making headway on this."
In addition to keeping existing sanctions, he believes negotiators can go one step better by strengthening sanctions--including those pertaining to inspections. Young believes the U.S. and other countries should demand unfettered access to Iran's nuclear facilities.
"Anytime, anywhere--even their military sites," said Young. "You know, it's not fair to set up this standard of inspections if they're not going to give us access. So, we have to make sure that we get this access for any reason. And if they renege on that, that's a deal breaker for me."
The congressman says even President Obama has expressed concerns about entering into "a bad deal" with Iran.
"We're finally seeing the president talk about, if it's a bad deal, we should walk away," he said. "I've never heard him talk like that before. But it's all defined about what a bad deal is. It could be a different thing between you and me, and the president, and anyone else."
Any deal reached by negotiations is subject to congressional approval. Young acknowledges Congress will be under pressure to sign off on an agreement. Young expects the Obama Administration to lobby congressional Democrats to support any Iran nuclear deal, despite any leeriness on their part. The 3rd district Republican made his comments in a recent interview during KMA's 7:35 news segment.
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