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Connecticut's Esty Is Latest To Support Iran Nuclear Deal

Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.)
http://esty.house.gov/
Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.)

Connecticut Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty on Tuesday announced her support for the Iran nuclear deal being pushed by the Obama administration.In her support, Esty notes that the agreement is far from perfect, but says it offers the best chance to stop Iran’s nuclear program. Earlier this month, Esty traveled with more than 20 fellow Democrats to Israel, a trip that was funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has been lobbying against the deal.

“It’s not a political vote,” Esty said earlier this month. “This is a vote for history. This is a vote about what you believe is the best course forward for the future for this country and frankly for the world.”

With a Republican majority in Congress, approval hinges on Democratic support. Most notably, New York Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer is opposing the deal, which Congress must vote on by September 17th.

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Born and raised in Eden, NY, Jim has been WAMC’s Associate News Director since October 2016. Since 2020, Jim has hosted WAMC's flagship news programs: Midday Magazine, Northeast Report and Northeast Report Late Edition. From 2013 to 2016, he worked as WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief.

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