Democrat Nadler of New York to support
Iran deal after Obama letter
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[August 22, 2015]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S.
Representative Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, said on Friday he
would support the nuclear deal with Iran after President Barack Obama
sent him a letter spelling out the merits of the agreement.
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The deal has flaws but it "gives us the best chance of stopping
Iran from developing a nuclear weapon," Nadler said in a statement
posted online.
The White House is seeking support from Democrats in Congress for
the deal. Obama needs their backing if Republicans and some
Democrats reject the agreement, which is expected.
The U.S.-led international agreement was reached in July and would
put new limits on Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting
crippling economic sanctions on Iran.
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Nadler's support is important in winning congressional approval
because he represents a heavily Jewish neighborhood in New York
City. Many American Jews agree with Israeli leaders who believe the
deal does not do enough to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear
weapon.
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who also represents New York and is a
powerful voice among congressional Democrats, said earlier this
month that he would oppose the deal.
(Reporting by Emily Stephenson; Editing by Bill Trott)
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