Tag Archives: Senator Mark Kirk

Top Dem to White House: Anti-sanctions argument ‘non-starter’

WASHINGTON EXAMINER by Susan Crabtree and Charles Hoskinson December 3, 2014 The top Senate Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee said any effort by the Obama administration to convince lawmakers not to impose new sanctions on Iran is a “non-starter.” … Continue reading

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Iran nuclear talks extended, so Congress might turn up the heat

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR by Howard LaFranchi November 24, 2014 The extension of Iran nuclear talks into next summer – with the broad outlines of a deal to be reached in principal by March – would seem to put off any … Continue reading

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Republicans Warn Obama Not To “Circumvent” Congress As Iran Talks Deadline Nears

BUZZFEED by Rosie Gray November 19, 2014 “Unless the White House genuinely engages with Congress, we see no way that any agreement consisting of your administration’s current proposals to Iran will endure in the 114th Congress and after your presidential … Continue reading

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Menendez and Kirk issue Bipartisan Iran Statement

AIPAC by Robert Cohen, President November 14, 2014 Yesterday, two of the most prominent Senate leaders involved in preventing a nuclear-capable Iran published an important bipartisan statement reaffirming the role of Congress in reaching a final deal with Iran. Senators Robert … Continue reading

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Senator Kirk at StandWithUs Gala: Revitalize Iran Sanctions Bill

BREITBART by Paul Miller November 10, 2014 Illinois GOP Senator Mark Kirk was welcomed last night by a standing ovation from a crowd of nearly 300 members of Chicago’s pro-Israel community gathered for the “Campus Champion Gala,” a project of … Continue reading

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Senators Kirk & Rubio: U.S. Support to Gaza Cannot Come at Israel’s Expense

SENATOR MARK KIRK Press Release October 22, 2014 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today expressed concern over Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent announcement to send more than $150 million of assistance to the … Continue reading

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How Iran Scammed America Out of a Nuclear Deal

ATLANTIC MONTHLY by David Frum October 1, 2014 A year ago, Tehran was in crisis. Now it’s on the verge of a diplomatic triumph.  You have to salute the rulers of Iran. They stand on the verge of scoring a … Continue reading

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