Backing Obama, Hillary Clinton Opposes New Iran Sanctions Bill In Congress

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WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, former secretary of state and likely candidate for president in 2016, opposes new legislation in Congress that would sanction Iran if diplomacy fails to reach an agreement over its nuclear program.

Clinton announced her opposition to the bill one day after US President Barack Obama renewed his threat to veto the measure in his sixth State of the Union address.

New sanctions legislation would violate the Joint Plan of Action, the White House says, an interim agreement reached by world powers and Iran that laid the groundwork for comprehensive talks.

Such a violation would "guarantee that diplomacy fails," Obama said on Tuesday night— putting the onus of failure on the United States, fraying international sanctions on Tehran and heightening the risks of war.

"Why do we want to be the catalyst for the collapse of negotiations?" Clinton asked the crowd, speaking in Winnipeg, Canada, on Wednesday. "If we're the reason— through our Congress— that in effect gives Iran and others the excuse not to continue the negotiations, that would be, in my view, a very serious strategic error."

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http://www.jpost.com/International/Backing-Obama-Hillary-Clinton-opposes-new-Iran-sanctions-bill-in-Congress-388522

[KoKo]

1. interesting...in many ways. n/t

[bemildred]

2. What future President would want the fruitcakes in Congress meddling in foreign affairs?

Good for her.

[Fearless]

3. And what position does she hold?

[Stephen Retired]

4. Apparently, a sensible one

[Fearless]

5. That could only prove she doesn't hold elected office.