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Democratic Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the 34th senator to support the Iran nuclear deal, ensuring a landmark victory for President Barack Obama.
“No deal is perfect, especially one negotiated with the Iranian regime,” Mikulski said in a statement. “I have concluded that this Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the best option available to block Iran from having a nuclear bomb. For these reasons, I will vote in favor of this deal.”
Mikulski’s vote in support of the agreement deprives Republicans of the votes needed to overcome a Congressional challenge by many Republicans and some influential Democrats.
In her statement, Mikulski said she spent countless hours reading the intelligence and worked hard to make an informed decision that considers the future "10, 15, 25 years from now."
“Without question, this vote is among the most serious I’ve taken,” she said. “This vote has monumental and enduring consequences.
The deal – signed by Iran, the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, and Russia – limits Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions. The U.N. Security Council endorsed the deal.
LINK: U.N. Security Council Endorses Iran Nuclear Deal
LINK: Here Are The Highlights Of the Iran Nuclear Deal
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