Tuesday, December 10, 2013

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Defends Iran Deal Before Congress

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry put his Iran deal to the test on Tuesday, urging Congress to abandon a plan for new sanctions against the Islamic republic at the same time he backs easing them. Daily Mail

Kerry Defends Iran Deal Before House Foreign Affairs Committee -- Time

'The national security of the United States is stronger'

Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday defended the nuclear deal he brokered with Iran as a step in the right direction that strengthens American security.

“The national security of the United States is stronger under this first step agreement than it was before,” Kerry said at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. “Israel’s national security is stronger than it was the day before we entered into this agreement. And the Gulf and Middle East interests are more secure than the day before we entered into this agreement.”

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More News On Today's Congressional Testimony By U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry On His Iran Nuclear Deal

Kerry raises doubts over Iran nuclear deal -- Al Jazeera
Kerry raises doubts if Iran ready for final deal -- AFP
Kerry tries to allay congressional fears over nuclear deal with Iran -- NBC
Kerry says Iran won't get nuclear weapons, urges diplomatic approach -- CNN
Kerry asks skeptical U.S. Congress not to impose new sanctions on Iran -- Reuters
Kerry, Congress spar over Iran nuclear deal -- AP
Kerry urges lawmakers to reject new Iran sanctions -- USA Today
Kerry appeals to Congress to 'hold off' on new Iran sanctions -- FOX News
Kerry: Iran must prove intent to resolve nuclear issue -- UPI

WNU Editor: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will be testifying again tomorrow on the Iran deal in a closed US Senate meeting.

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