Presidents can make executive agreements, but Iran deal is not one; it's a treaty. It obligates Congress to pass laws to satisfy its terms.
@NJNuke *Treaty* obligates Congress. From viewpoint of other countries, U.S. has made commitments. That's why Constitution involves Senate.
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@NJNuke Think we're talking past each other. I'm saying there's no such thing as exec agrmnt that includes provisions abt changing US laws.
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