Rep. Bera Statement on the Next Phase of U.S. Negotiations with Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), a senior Democrat serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement on the next phase of U.S. negotiations with Iran:

"President Trump took our nation into an illegal and ill-advised war that cost the lives of 13 American servicemembers, diminished America's diplomatic leverage, disrupted global commerce, and increased costs for Sacramento County families from the gas pump to the grocery store.

"While I welcome an end to the immediate hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the next 60 days will be critical to preventing a return to conflict and charting a more stable path forward.

"Congress must be involved every step of the way, and the Administration must work closely with our allies in Europe and Asia to secure a strong final agreement that protects our national security interests and lays the groundwork for long-term peace and stability in the Middle East.

"We must learn from the mistakes that brought us here and remain focused on securing a lasting peace that allows the United States to move beyond another cycle of conflict in the Middle East."