Hartzler Disapproves of "Bad Deal"

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) today voted against the President's Iranian Nuclear Deal, disapproving of a bad deal that aims to solidify a legacy rather than prevent a nuclear-weapon-capable state sponsor of terrorism.

"This is simply a bad deal," Hartzler said.  "It is not good for America or her allies.  The Administration would have us believe the only alternative to this deal would be war.  Those of us saying this is a bad deal are not advocating for war.  We are advocating for a better deal--one that effectively prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon now, 15 years from now, and further into the future."

Instead of preventing a nuclear-weapon-capable Iran," Hartzler continued, "this deal allows Iran to keep its nuclear infrastructure; gives Iran billions of dollars in sanctions relief to promote terrorism and instability throughout the region; does not allow for “anytime, anywhere” inspections; lifts the arms embargo, allowing Iran to acquire intercontinental ballistic missiles; and does nothing to free the four American hostages being held in Iran.  We have heard from the American people, and we have acted accordingly.  I hope the Administration can do the same instead of pushing a bad deal for the sake of having a deal."

Congresswoman Hartzler serves on the House Armed Forces, Budget, and Agriculture committees.  She represents Missouri's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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