THREAD | (1) Since 2015, a bipartisan consensus has prevailed: members of Congress across the political spectrum support non-nuclear sanctions—including terrorism sanctions—on #Iran.

Six years later, the #Biden admin appears to be on the verge of going against this consensus...
(2) @TzviKahn& #39;s memo compiles statements from the #Obama admin expressing support for terrorism sanctions on #Iran.

These quotes highlight the bipartisan support of terrorism and other non-nuclear sanctions—and the importance of maintaining them should the US reenter the #JCPOA:
(3) First up, President Barack Obama https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten">
(4) Here& #39;s Wendy Sherman in March 2021 during her confirmation hearing to serve as deputy secretary of state.

She should keep her word.
(5) Next, in a 2015 speech, then-Vice President Joe Biden pledged that the United States would continue to impose terrorism sanctions on #Iran.

Biden must not abandon this commitment.
(6) Here& #39;s Colin Kahl during his confirmation hearing to serve as under secretary of defense for policy.

Congress should ensure he keeps his commitment.
(7) Lastly, here& #39;s then-Secretary of State John Kerry https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten">
(8) Ultimately, the United States cannot halt #Tehran’s malign behavior if #Iran faces no economic consequences for it, along with other suitable forms of pressure.

#Biden should make clear that his views have not changed since 2015.
(9) In so doing, Washington can increase the costs of #Iran’s ballistic missile program, #HumanRights abuses, and support for terrorism, while preserving a key bipartisan component of U.S. policy toward Iran.

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