WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday announced that the five permanent members of the United Nation’s Security Council, plus Germany, have reached an agreement to impose “strong” new sanctions against Iran.
David A. Harris, President of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), issued the following statement praising Secretary Clinton’s announcement:
“The National Jewish Democratic Council welcomes the announcement that a package of aggressive new sanctions has been finalized. This is a necessary step in working to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and a clear demonstration of the Obama Administration’s commitment to preserving the security of those who are potentially threatened by Iran – including Americans, those in the region, and especially citizens of the State of Israel. . For President Obama, Secretary Clinton and the Administration’s national security team, this is a diplomatic achievement of the highest order – one that every American should be proud of, and one that everyone who cares about the stability of the Middle East and the security of Israel should be thankful for.
It is our hope that the Security Council will work to expeditiously pass a resolution enacting these sanctions, as a means to the critical end of stopping Iran’s unacceptable pursuit of nuclear weapons.”
The five permanent members are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Preceding provided by the National Jewish Democratic Council