September 2015 Postcard

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DEAR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA:

Some have suggested that a better nuclear deal with Iran could be negotiated if Congress rejects the current one. While this makes for a good sound bite, it is not supported by the facts. Iran experts agree that the Islamic Republic would scoff at the notion of re-entering talks with the U.S. It is also unlikely America’s European partners, let alone China or Russia, would agree to re-impose economic sanctions.

Even if you believe this deal has some flaws, you must realize there is no “other deal” to be negotiated. Congress can either approve a deal that places severe restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program for over a decade, or reject the deal and allow Iran to operate an unfettered nuclear program. This latter scenario would greatly increase the risk of war, ensure continued regional discord and destroy American credibility abroad. I urge you to support this agreement—it’s not only a good deal, it’s the only deal coming your way.

DEAR SENATOR:

Some have suggested that a better nuclear deal with Iran could be negotiated if Congress rejects the current one. While this makes for a good sound bite, it is not supported by the facts. Iran experts agree that the Islamic Republic would scoff at the notion of re-entering talks with the U.S. It is also unlikely America’s European partners, let alone China or Russia, would agree to re-impose economic sanctions.

Even if you believe this deal has some flaws, you must realize there is no “other deal” to be negotiated. Congress can either approve a deal that places severe restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program for over a decade, or reject the deal and allow Iran to operate an unfettered nuclear program. This latter scenario would greatly increase the risk of war, ensure continued regional discord and destroy American credibility abroad. I urge you to support this agreement—it’s not only a good deal, it’s the only deal coming your way.

DEAR REPRESENTATIVE:

Some have suggested that a better nuclear deal with Iran could be negotiated if Congress rejects the current one. While this makes for a good sound bite, it is not supported by the facts. Iran experts agree that the Islamic Republic would scoff at the notion of re-entering talks with the U.S. It is also unlikely America’s European partners, let alone China or Russia, would agree to re-impose economic sanctions.

Even if you believe this deal has some flaws, you must realize there is no “other deal” to be negotiated. Congress can either approve a deal that places severe restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program for over a decade, or reject the deal and allow Iran to operate an unfettered nuclear program. This latter scenario would greatly increase the risk of war, ensure continued regional discord and destroy American credibility abroad. I urge you to support this agreement—it’s not only a good deal, it’s the only deal coming your way.

The Iran nuclear deal ensures that Iran surrenders 98 percent of its nuclear stockpile, removes two-thirds of its centrifuges, and is subjected to a rigorous inspections regime. The deal also keeps terror-and human rights-related sanctions in place and does not remove any nuclear-related sanctions until the IAEA has verified Iran is in compliance with the agreement. All together, the deal ensures Iran’s breakout time will be increased from a few months to at least a year. These achievements vanish if Congress rejects the nuclear deal.

Opponents complain this deal does not completely remove Iran’s nuclear program. This, however, was never an option. Complete capitulation could only (potentially) be achieved through war. Compromises are necessary in diplomacy. At the end of the day, Congress must decide between a strictly monitored Iranian nuclear program or an unchecked program. One option opens a pathway to sustainable peace that can easily be revoked if Iran cheats; the other all but assures conflict.