, Proud 
For years, I have been a strong supporter of a nuke deal that would permanently block Iran’s pathway to atomic weapons. I supported Obama’s dual-track policy of diplomacy & pressure.
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Thread on my reaction to Trump’s decision to nix the Iran nuke deal. 
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Since 2013, I have recommended fixing the fundamental flaws of the JPOA which became the JCPOA. They gave Iran patient pathways to nuke weapons, ICBMs, regional dominance & an economy immunized against peaceful sanctions pressure (“lethal Iranian-end state”).
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I have also long recommended a maximum pressure campaign using all instruments of US national power including financial pressure predicated on the Iranian regime’s non-nuclear malign activities.
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Today, Trump decided on a nix instead. It remains to be seen whether that strategy will actually include the effective implementation of a maximum pressure campaign (for example, how does this square with Trump’s desire to leave Syria?) — and whether “nix to a fix” will work.
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I have concerns. It’s a high risk strategy with potentially big rewards if it can be successfully implemented but dangerous consequences if it isn’t.
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I would've much preferred to see a US-E3 agreement first. This would have put the US in a stronger diplomatic position. I think the US & Europeans were close to getting this done.
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In the meantime, I agree with President Macron about the importance now of working on a broader framework based on pre and post-2025 nuclear issues, missiles, and regional aggression.
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In addition to addressing Iran’s destabilizing and dangerous activities in the Mideast, USG needs much greater focus on human rights, corruption & tools Iranians need to amplify their voices & to support their peaceful efforts to confront the regime.
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Looking forward to working with my fellow Americans, regardless of party or position, who care deeply about U.S. security & want to solve this problem. **Character assassins need not apply.** -END-
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Everyone was worried about year 16 but how did eliminating all of State’s arms control expertise help with this? And how about the WORLD’s security?? We’re all hostages to your national stupidity and pious BS doesn’t cut it.
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