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Brett Neely

Mixed response from delegation on Iran nuclear deal

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WASHINGTON - The newly-announced framework for an international agreement to limit Iran's nuclear program has drawn a predictably partisan split among the members of Minnesota's delegation who have responded the deal.

DFL Sen. Al Frankn was positive:

“Americans want to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and they would prefer to do it through diplomacy rather than military action. This breakthrough agreement is an important step toward that goal. I believe that Congress now should give our negotiators time and space to work out the details of a strong, verifiable comprehensive agreement.”

Republican Second District U.S. Rep. John Kline spent the last week traveling in Europe and the Middle East with House Speaker John Boehner. While critical of the deal, his statement is notable insofar it as it isn't the complete rejection that some conservatives have called for:

“Having traveled throughout the region this week and met with leaders from many of our allies, there is great concern about the possibility of a nuclear Iran and its efforts to destabilize the region. Our Arab allies and certainly Israel have expressed concern and remain troubled about Iranian aggression. I am greatly concerned and circumspect about any potential agreement with Iran that fails to provide protection for our own security and our allies. Before any sanctions are lifted Congress should fully review the details of any agreement, and I look forward to doing that in the coming weeks. Americans expect strong leadership and I stand with our partners in the Middle East seeking to defend the cause of freedom.”

DFL 5th District U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison was emphatic in his support for the agreement:

“The framework agreement announced today is a positive step towards securing a final agreement that will prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. President Obama, President Rouhani and the P5+1 remain committed to the difficult work of diplomacy—even as hardliners in the United States and Iran call for war. Peaceful diplomacy, especially at a time when the divide between the United States and Iran is so wide, is always preferable to war. This agreement shows that there is political will on all sides to cross the finish line to a final agreement.”