Michael Baumgartner Touts Bill Outlining Iranian Nuke Prevention As 'A Nonnegotiable American Priority'

During remarks on the House floor, Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) spoke about President Trump's comments about Iran's nuclear weapons capacity.

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00:00Well, thank you Mr. Speaker. This week the President travels to the Middle East on an

00:05important trip. It's a moment of great opportunity but also serious risk. As the

00:11U.S. pursues deeper partnerships across the Gulf, we must remember that American

00:16leadership cannot rest off on one-off deals or delusions of grand bargains.

00:20Our ambitions cannot outpace reality. Most importantly, Iran lurks in the

00:26background of every conversation. Tehran is itching to play spoiler. Its nuclear

00:32ambitions and proxy networks remain the chief threat to regional stability. Yet

00:36we have a rare moment of leverage. Iran's economy is in shambles, its proxies are

00:41degraded, and its air defenses have been exposed. That's why I introduced a

00:46resolution reaffirming that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a

00:52non-negotiable American priority. It reinforces deterrence, clarifies

00:57expectations, and ensures congressional oversight, especially regarding any use

01:03of force. We must not miss this moment. Iran continues to be a serious threat in

01:10the main detriment to peace in the Middle East.