Heather Curtis
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON (WMAL) — Now that a nuclear deal has been reached with Iran, it’s up to Congress to approve it or strike it down. The House and Senate have 60 days to make their decision.
Vice President Joe Biden met with Democrats Wednesday to sell them on the deal, something which won’t be an easy task. Many doubt it will actually stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The deal will allow for regular inspections to make sure Iran is complying with its terms.
“Just because they’re entering into a nuclear agreement doesn’t mean they’re not going to continue to do the bad things they’ve been doing in this world,” Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger from Maryland told Mornings on the Mall Wednesday.
If Iran violates the terms of the deal, Ruppersberger says sanctions will be reinstated.
Sanctions haven’t stopped Iran from continuing its nuclear program, but Ruppersberger said they did bring the country to the table to negotiate.
Despite the deal, Ruppersberger said the international community needs to keep a close eye on the country.
“Iran, they’re bad. They export terrorism. I wouldn’t trust them. I think you have to look at everything they do, inspect everything they do and always stay on top,” Ruppersberger said.
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