House Speaker Ryan criticizes Obama over ‘terrible’ nuclear deal

House Speaker Ryan turns to explicitly criticizing President Obama.

“I think this administration understands that we need our allies, but it fails to understand what our allies need. They need more than vague assurances that we have their back. I say this to bring clarity to the situation we are facing. I think this is the most fundamental misunderstanding that undermines our security.”

“Exhibit A is the Iran deal. I think it was a terrible deal. Worst in our lifetime. Not since 1939 have we seen horrible foreign policy like this Iran deal. Because of this deal, our friends in the Middle East are losing faith in us, or at least in our judgment. Iran got billions of dollars in sanctions relief, and in exchange for what? For taking apart some, not all of its nuclear program, and then in 10-15 years all those limits expire? In other words, they get something for essentially nothing. It was a steal, and that’s even if they don’t cheat.

“Look, we all wanted the negotiations to succeed, but we were supposed to get something out of it. It’s fine to negotiate with our enemies, but not at our friends’ expense. That doesn’t make us safer. And I don’t think it’s an accident that every few months we hear of Iran testing another ballistic missile.”

He finishes the point by criticizing those who criticized AIPAC for vociferously opposing the deal. “If anyone questions your right to petition your government, we stand with you.”