Democrat says Let Congress decide on Obama's Iran deal

[Fern]

There is no limit as to how long the president can suspend them, but a subsequent president could reinstate them if they wanted.

If The P5+1 actually reach a deal with Iran it is unlikely that sanctions would be reinstated by a future president if for no other reason than it would alienate our allies and likely be ineffective. Reinstatement of sanctions without a material breach by Iran wouldn't be followed by Europe, therefore the sanctions wouldn't have that much of an effect.
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Yep.

Fern

 

[Jhhnn]

This situation is odd in that it seems 99% of the time Congress is reluctant to act because they don't want the blame/responsibility. And people complain about it that lack of taking a stance.

Now, they want to act on a matter that has very high political stakes. If, as a Congressperson, you approve of this proposed deal you're quite likely going to come under great criticism. Same if you vote it down. And now many people are complaining because Congress does want to take a stance for a change.

Fern

Please. We all know that the current Congress would kill it if they could if for no reason other than to deny Obama any victories. Repup leaders see no political downside other than greater chances of war somewhere down the road. They'd take that unnecessary chance, obviously, because Israel doesn't want any deal, nor do they. The current situation is a good platform for fear mongering & Neocon ambition, obviously.

So, don't try to paint them as the victims.