President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, that the United States is withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear Agreement – otherwise known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Some of Arizona’s leaders shared their views of that decision.
.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump continues to honor his promises to put America first with today’s decision to withdraw from the #IranNuclearDeal. I applaud him for his convictions and leadership to protect America’s interests.
STATEMENT: https://t.co/QtUpTpOBDz pic.twitter.com/oNr1Fm7X13— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) May 8, 2018
My statement on @POTUS’ decision to withdraw from the #IranDeal. pic.twitter.com/yrz6sfH4Tt
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) May 8, 2018
I urge the Trump administration to improve upon the current #IranDeal, pursue a path of diplomacy with Iran, and work towards solutions that improve global peace and security. #DiplomacyWorks
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) May 8, 2018
Killing the #IranDeal will further inflame tensions in an already volatile region, embolden Iran to begin the production of nuclear weapons, and severely weaken our global influence and credibility.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) May 8, 2018
I commend President Trump for comprehending what Obama never grasped: you don’t give a dangerous regime unilateral concessions in weakness, you stop them with strength. Read my full statement on @realDonaldTrump‘s decision below and here: https://t.co/v0bwwsHxWA pic.twitter.com/0achwWXWqX
— Martha McSally (@RepMcSally) May 8, 2018
The JCPOA had many flaws but withdrawing now does not serve our national interest. Iran has already realized the benefits of sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets. Now they are let off the hook when it comes to honoring their nuclear obligations under the agreement.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) May 8, 2018
Representatives Sinema, O’Halleran, and Schweikert did not issue formal statements.