ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA

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ZOA Strongly Supports Bipartisan Senate Bill Extending Sanctions on Iran

Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein released the following statement:

The ZOA strongly supports the bipartisan bill introduced in the senate by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to repeal all sunset provisions from the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. The new bill is the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (S. 4746). At the time the original Iran Sanctions bill was adapted, no one envisioned that Iran would still be a threat to Israel and the U.S. beyond 20 years. The law included a 'sunset provision' which ends all sanctions on December 31, 2026. That date no longer seems reasonable, and it is appropriate that Congress should revoke the sunset clause.

ZOA National President Morton A. Klein said:

"There is no reason to reduce the pressure on Iran simply because the calendar hits a certain date. In fact, this is also a major problem with the Biden Administration's plan to return to the atrocious Iran Deal (JCPOA) which President Trump wisely ended. Iran is already past some sunset dates for weapons transfer sanctions, and each year between now and the complete sunset of the JCPOA in 2030 Iran has fewer and fewer constraints on it. In just one year from now, for example, Iran will be able to import ballistic missile parts without penalty and test those missiles freely.

"Sanctions by themselves are not sufficient to force Iran to change policy but removing sanctions by the calendar is irrational. An effective comprehensive strategy will also include the threat of kinetic military consequences if Iran does not stop being a threat to the lives of Israelis as well as Americans. It is important to remember that Iran calls Israel the 'little Satan' and America the 'great Satan.' Their nuclear missiles, if allowed to come into existence, will threaten American cities as much as Israel. ZOA thanks Senators Scott, Hassan, Hagerty and Rosen for this proposed legislation."

ZOA Director of Government Relations Dan Pollak said:

"It is very important that this legislation is bipartisan. Protecting America and Israel from nuclear destruction should not be a partisan issue, and ZOA is thankful for the support from both parties. All Senators should be doing everything possible to keep the pressure on Iran. We will be working to pass a companion bill to this one in the House of Representatives as well."

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Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy.

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