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Congressional Hearing on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Original title: THE PRESIDENT'S IRAN DECISION: NEXT STEPS

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the legislative and diplomatic consequences of the executive branch's decision to de the Iran nuclear agreement, which impacts U.S. foreign policy strategy and international security commitments.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

The committee is responsible for oversight of foreign policy and evaluating the impact of the President's decision on the Iran deal.

International Visitor Leadership Program participants

A group of visitors from Israel attended the hearing as part of a State Department program.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing regarding President Trump's decision not to the Iran nuclear deal. The hearing featured expert testimony on the implications of this policy shift for U.S. foreign policy and international efforts.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on October 25, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The subcommittee reviewed the President's decision to not certify the Iran nuclear deal, announced the previous week.
  • Witnesses included experts from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, United Against Nuclear Iran, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
  • The hearing included opening statements from the Chairman and Ranking Member.
  • Prepared statements from all three witnesses were entered into the official record.
  • Members were granted 5 days to submit additional questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The subcommittee met to discuss the implications of President Trump's decision to not the Iran nuclear deal.
Who testified at the hearing?
The witnesses were Olli Heinonen (Foundation for Defense of Democracies), Mark Wallace (United Against Nuclear Iran), and Philip H. Gordon (Council on Foreign Relations).

Why It Matters

The hearing examines the legislative and diplomatic consequences of the executive branch's decision to de the Iran nuclear agreement, which impacts U.S. foreign policy strategy and international security commitments.

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Discoveries

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Iran Deal Decertification

The hearing marks the immediate legislative response to the executive branch's decision to stop certifying the Iran nuclear agreement.

Connected Entities

personMark WallaceWitness, CEO of United Against Nuclear IranMap →
personIleana Ros-LehtinenChairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North AfricaMap →
personTheodore E. DeutchRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personDonald TrumpPresident of the United StatesMap →
personPhilip H. GordonWitness, Senior Fellow at Council on Foreign RelationsMap →
personOlli HeinonenWitness, Senior Advisor at Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment20
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