Statements
Hillary Clinton released the following statement Saturday on the release of American prisoners from Iran and on the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal:
“I
am greatly relieved by the safe return of American prisoners from Iran.
Their families and our country have waited and prayed for this day to
come.
“I also welcome the full implementation of the nuclear
agreement, an important achievement of diplomacy backed by pressure.
Implementation marks an important step forward in preventing Iran from
obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran has dismantled centrifuges, disabled a
reactor, and shipped out almost all of its enriched uranium. These are
important steps that make the United States, our allies, and the entire
world safer. I congratulate President Obama and his team, and I’m proud
of the role I played to get this process started.
“But we
shouldn’t thank Iran for the prisoners or for following through on its
obligations. These prisoners were held unjustly by a regime that
continues to threaten the peace and security of the Middle East. Another
American, Bob Levinson, still isn’t home with his family. The treatment
of our Navy sailors earlier this week was offensive, including the
release of a demeaning and provocative video. Iran is still violating UN
Security Council resolutions with its ballistic missile program, which
should be met with new sanctions designations and firm resolve.
“So
we can’t take our eye off the ball. As President, my approach will be
to distrust and verify. I will vigorously enforce the nuclear deal as
part of a comprehensive strategy that confronts all of Iran’s negative
actions in the region and stand side-by-side with our ally Israel and
our Arab partners.”
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