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Agony

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28. Schumer and Gillibrand are undecided
Fri Jul 24, 2015, 06:51 PM
Jul 2015

I talked to both of their offices today and staff told me in both cases that they are considering the details of the agreement at this point.

Gillibrand posted this on the 14th…
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July 14, 2015

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the announcement of the Iran nuclear agreement:

“I strongly supported and helped pass the sanctions that were put in place that brought Iran to the table, but sanctions alone won't work. The best outcome for the national security interests of the United States and Israel is a strong, verifiable deal that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Now that the deal is complete, it is Congress's duty to look long and hard at the details. I want to read all of the details, especially on the verification components, before making a determination whether this is a good deal.”

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I am betting that brinksmanship will prevail, they got 60 days and I bet they use all of it.

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The target is Scott Walker and his like minded idiots Fearless Jul 2015 #1
No, this is more immediate - we need to win over more Senator and Congressmen karynnj Jul 2015 #3
No - the FIGHT is all over, especially in media and lawmakers' offices. blm Jul 2015 #7
The absolute last thing this country needs is another war. Initech Jul 2015 #2
Than work on this now to make it harder for them to initiate a war if the country makes the karynnj Jul 2015 #4
Don't be shy - share that view with other DUers. ; ) blm Jul 2015 #15
Chuckie Schumer's staff in NY & DC offices annabanana Jul 2015 #5
Some have said it is a good sign that Schumer is still quiet on this nt karynnj Jul 2015 #6
That's my girl!!!! blm Jul 2015 #8
: ) good for you. n/t MBS Jul 2015 #12
Do you know where Kirsten stands on this? Agony Jul 2015 #21
I haven't heard any confirmed stance, but, I think she's for it. blm Jul 2015 #22
k&r nt steve2470 Jul 2015 #9
DESERVES MANY KICKS annabanana Jul 2015 #10
kicking…..as long as it takes blm Jul 2015 #11
Detroit tee vee is airing a PAC-type anti-Peace ad saying deal is bad because Iran is a big threat. Octafish Jul 2015 #13
EXACTLY what's at stake. GOP and war profiteers will fight this deal FIERCELY and too many blm Jul 2015 #14
Normally I agree with you, blm. Take the beneficiaries of secret government warmongering... Octafish Jul 2015 #16
Here's what Hans Blix said - this will piss off the BombIran crowd, too. blm Jul 2015 #23
when is kerry going before congress to speak about this ? JI7 Jul 2015 #17
Tomorrow at 10 am - Senate Foreign Relations - I think it's an open session karynnj Jul 2015 #18
Thank You.. mylye2222 Jul 2015 #19
Kicked for visibility! mylye2222 Jul 2015 #20
K&R brer cat Jul 2015 #24
I'm writing to my senators and congressman today MBS Jul 2015 #25
"We can't let the warmongers win." It really is THAT crucial. blm Jul 2015 #27
Another kick.. because (now on CSpan3) annabanana Jul 2015 #26
Schumer and Gillibrand are undecided Agony Jul 2015 #28
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