Statement By Gov. Rick Perry On Secretary Kerry's Iran Nuclear Program Comments

Statement

Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding Secretary of State John Kerry's comment that Iran does not have to reveal its past nuclear weapon development activities in order for a nuclear deal to be struck.

"Since day one of these nuclear negotiations, all parties involved have emphasized the critical importance that Iran provide a full accounting of all its weaponization activities. This is not meant simply to get Iran to sign a letter of confession, but to actually ensure that the IAEA inspectors -- who this deal fundamentally relies upon -- can effectively carry out their job of monitoring Iranian compliance. Iran has shown itself to be uncooperative on this most basic requirement for oversight and verification, and the Obama Administration is prepared to, yet again, concede any position in order to secure a foreign policy "victory.' This Administration has asked the American public and the world to trust that "if Iran cheats, the world will know it,' but has dramatically forfeited our ability to verify compliance. I urge President Obama and Secretary Kerry to stop accommodating Iran, and have the courage to walk away from the table."

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