Díaz-Balart, Cole, Calvert Support Maximum Pressure Against Iran

WASHINGTON D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and Chairman of the Defense Subcommittee Ken Calvert (R-CA) released a statement in support of President Trump’s implementation of a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) restoring maximum pressure on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, denying Iran all paths to a nuclear weapon, and countering Iran's malign influence abroad.

The lawmakers said, “The Iranian regime isn’t shy about its desire to destroy America. We fully support President Trump’s maximum pressure strategy to confront Iranian threats and deny their nuclear ambitions. With new leadership in the White House, this rogue state sponsor of terror will no longer be able to exploit weakness and pursue destabilizing actions without consequence. By targeting resources Iran uses to support terrorists, abuse its people, and pursue weapons, we are putting America first and making the world safer. U.S. enemies are on notice—and deterrence and strength will lead to a safer and stronger future for all.”