NBC: Kerry Back on Hill Facing Tough Questions on Iran Deal
Secretary of State John Kerry is back on the Hill again today after facing critical questions from House members Tuesday on the Iran nuclear deal.
This time he is testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, along with Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Martin Dempsey and answering questions not only on the nuclear agreement with Iran, but also what it means for military balance in the Middle East.
"Let me underscore — the alternative to the deal we've reached isn't a better deal — some sort of unicorn arrangement involving Iran's complete capitulation. That's a fantasy plain and simple," Kerry said on Wednesday during his opening statements. "The choice we face is between a deal that will ensure Iran's nuclear program is limited, rigorously scrutinized, and wholly peaceful or no deal at all."
WNU Editor: No one is happy, but when the voting starts it will be split along party lines.
More News On Today's U.S. Congressional Hearings On The Iran Nuclear Deal
Obama works overtime to sell Iran deal -- USA Today
The Obama Administration’s Campaign for the Iran Deal Is in Full Force -- National Journal
Dems clash with Kerry over Iran deal -- The Hill
McCain says Iran deal increases risk of Middle East conflict -- Washington post
Senior US senator slams Iran nuclear deal as 'shopping spree' -- AP
Schumer still mum, but White House gets key Iran deal backer -- CNN
Many Democrats Not Ready To Decide Which Way To Vote On Iran Deal -- Daily Caller
Three Cabinet Secretaries Crashed John McCain’s Iran Hearing -- Defense One
Treasury: No, Iran Is Not Getting $150 Billion From The Nuclear Deal -- Huffington post
Ash Carter warns ‘no target out of reach’ in Iran -- Politico
Defense Secretary Carter: Successful Iran nuclear deal preferable to military strike -- US News and World Report
Top military leader: Deal keeps Iran from atomic weapon -- AP
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