Obama Executes a Procedural Leapfrog to U.N., Tries to Force Congress Decision on Iran Deal


President Obama is once more showing his contempt for Congress and U.S. government in general with this move. He’s already confirmed his intention to veto any disapproval by the Congress and Senate, which would require a two-thirds super-majority to override.

CNS News reports:

Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) expressed concern about what he called a “rush to the U.N.” on the part of the administration.

After chairing a hearing Tuesday on the implications of the nuclear deal, Royce said he discussed the matter in a phone call with Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken.

“I urged that the Obama administration not seek action at the U.N. Security Council on the agreement before Congress can review it in detail during the legislatively-mandated congressional review period,” Royce said.

The administration is pushing for quick action in the Security Council despite President Obama’s assertions that he welcomes congressional examination of the JCPOA.

In effect, President Obama hopes that establishing a U.N. resolution quickly, before Congress has begun to deliberate will help force Congress to decide in favor of the deal. Should Congress be intimidated by the President’s pre-emptive move to demonstrate the will of the United Nations?

Source: CNS News



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