Iran treaty politicized

The stated primary purpose of the congressional vote on the negotiated Iran nuclear treaty is to prevent lifting economic sanctions on Iran. However, this treaty was negotiated with five other nations, and these five nations are or have started to lift their sanctions against Iran. Russia has announced that it has sold Iran a missile defense system. While Congress was on vacation, the train has already left the station.

The outcome of any vote only leaves the United States two options. Approval will provide the U.S. with a chance to further negotiate with Iran. Non-approval means a loss of world status and a lack of future world cooperation on other vital matters. It is clear that the rest of the world, except a few Middle East countries, is intent on improving communications with Iran regardless of what the U.S. does.

Secondly, if we don’t provide an opportunity for Iran to comply with the treaty, then we will have no support by other world powers if Iran violates the terms of the treaty. It would be far better for our country if Congress never votes on the treaty. However, both political parties are using this issue to raise political campaign money. How disgusting.

George Clark

Deer Park