Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement yesterday on Iranian sanctions:
â??Iranâ??s intentions are clear, and now is the time to implement crippling sanctions on this reckless regime.â??Iranâ??s claim that it is pursuing only civilian nuclear production falls flat under the weight of deceptions, unexplained activities, and credible documentation. The International Atomic Energy Agency just recently expressed its grave concerns over Iranâ??s activities noting â??the possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed activities related to the development of a nuclear payload for a missile.â??
â??During President Obamaâ??s Nuclear Security Summit the international community demonstrated it would not tolerate nuclear weapons in the hands of irresponsible actors. We are moving forward to ensure that legislation enabling tough sanctions is on President Obamaâ??s desk for his signature.â?
Meanwhile, Berman is moving forward with Iran sanctions reconciliation.
