Iranian Foreign Minister responds to traitorous republicans letter

[g5000]

The letter is a clear violation of the Logan act. WTF were they thinking? Their hatred of a democratic/black president is driving them insane.

"Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."

I'm pretty sure there are some lawyers among those 47 Senators...

They ARE the authority of the United States.

What they did was a dick move, but they did not violate the Logan Act.

 

[g5000]

Nothing in section 953 [Logan Act], however, would appear to restrict members of the Congress from engaging in discussions with foreign officials in pursuance of their legislative duties under the Constitution.

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/crs/rl33265.pdf

 

[nat4900]

7 Times Democrats Advised America s Enemies to Oppose the President - Breitbart

Anyone who cites, Breitbart will always be known as a like-minded bigot, liar and all-around idiot.

 

[mikegriffith1]

The letter is a clear violation of the Logan act. WTF were they thinking? Their hatred of a democratic/black president is driving them insane.

"Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."

Ohhhhhh, so noooooooooow you guys give a hoot about the law?

Furthermore, since U.S. Senators constitute part of the "authority of the United States," since they MUST ratify any agreement with a foreign nation, especially an agreement of such critical importance as a nuke deal, one can logically and credibly argue that the Logan Act does not apply in this case.

 

[EricJ]

The letter is a clear violation of the Logan act. WTF were they thinking? Their hatred of a democratic/black president is driving them insane.

"Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both."

Ohhhhhh, so noooooooooow you guys give a hoot about the law?

Furthermore, since U.S. Senators constitute part of the "authority of the United States," since they MUST ratify any agreement with a foreign nation, especially an agreement of such critical importance as a nuke deal, one can logically and credibly argue that the Logan Act does not apply in this case.

I guess you can't read?

 

[HenryBHough]

It's so cute to see liberals throwing around words like "treason" and "traitor" when they have a treasonous traitor of their very own shredding the U.S. Constitution on an almost daily basis.

 

[Coyote]

Of course the asshole would rather deal with obama. But it's good to finally see the libs come out of the closet and voice their hatred of Republicans over global terrorists.

Yes, it's almost beyond comprehension!!

the fact that libs hate Republicans more, much, much more than terrorists!

No. They don't.

Republicans hate this president so much they will do anything to undermine him.

It's unprecedented and certainly a new low.

Unprecedented? Hardly, the way the democrats treated President Reagan was 'unprecedented in the history of the U.S.A.

The democrats went around the president to deliberately try to sabotage delicate negotiations? Really?

 

[TyroneSlothrop]

[Arrest Impeach Recall] AIR out the Senate of GOP traitors

 

[nat4900]

You know what should really piss you off, GOPers, is that those dingbat senators managed to get the media off of Hillary's email woes, and, instead, turn the spotlight on the seditous actions of tea-party zealots......Shame, isn't it?

 

[idb]

You know what should really piss you off, GOPers, is that those dingbat senators managed to get the media off of Hillary's email woes, and, instead, turn the spotlight on the seditous actions of tea-party zealots......Shame, isn't it?

Never fear...there's always Ben-goddamned-ghazi to fall back on.

 

[nat4900]

What sane republicans should do to those 47 tea-toting senators..

 

[Preacher]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

Eat shit, bigot creep.

"Creativity Movement" = just another racist bowel movement.

You shall be flushed.

Homosexual,and a Israel Firster scumbag! Impressive.

You think that letter these retards signed just ended ANY chance they had at the presidency? I do.

 

[nat4900]

Yes, Odium......Right wingers (because of their "cute" redistricting) will continue to hold majorities in the congress, BUT they can kiss farewell to regaining the WH for at least the next decade and a half.

 

[chesswarsnow]

Sorry bout that,


1. Obama trying to do something in a terrorist Nation behind the SENATE AND CONGRESS is not going to float.
2. And Obama knows that.
3. This is politics plain and simple.
4. And why don't we know whats in the agreement?
5. Because there is something in there he doesn't want us to see.
6. Its one of those we need to pass it before we read it.
7. No thanks Obama.


Regards,
SirJamesofTexas

 

[Coyote]

Sorry bout that,


1. Obama trying to do something in a terrorist Nation behind the SENATE AND CONGRESS is not going to float.

Obama was doing his job - no different than any other president. He is not obligated to run everything past Congress.

2. And Obama knows that.

Again, Foreign Policy negotiations are typically the purvue of the president. The purse is the purvue of Congress. Obama is doing his job.

3. This is politics plain and simple.

Oh yes. It certainly is.

4. And why don't we know whats in the agreement?

Because you can not negotiate these things with all the positions out in the open - the agreement is not yet an agreement. Do you recall when Nixon and his administration was laying the groundwork for relations with China? There was a huge amount of quiet work behind the scenes before anything was made public. It's the way those things work.

5. Because there is something in there he doesn't want us to see.

No. Because that is the way negotiations are conducted and always have been.

6. Its one of those we need to pass it before we read it.

No it's not.

7. No thanks Obama.

Good job Obama

 

[skye]

**** Obama.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

You're rooting for Iran; you should probably rethink your political views.

 

[Preacher]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

You're rooting for Iran; you should probably rethink your political views.

Yes I am. I think an Nuclear Iran would balance the power in the ME.

 

[nat4900]

Sorry bout that,


1. Obama trying to do something in a terrorist Nation behind the SENATE AND CONGRESS is not going to float.

Obama was doing his job - no different than any other president. He is not obligated to run everything past Congress.

2. And Obama knows that.

Again, Foreign Policy negotiations are typically the purvue of the president. The purse is the purvue of Congress. Obama is doing his job.

3. This is politics plain and simple.

Oh yes. It certainly is.

4. And why don't we know whats in the agreement?

Because you can not negotiate these things with all the positions out in the open - the agreement is not yet an agreement. Do you recall when Nixon and his administration was laying the groundwork for relations with China? There was a huge amount of quiet work behind the scenes before anything was made public. It's the way those things work.

5. Because there is something in there he doesn't want us to see.

No. Because that is the way negotiations are conducted and always have been.

6. Its one of those we need to pass it before we read it.

No it's not.

7. No thanks Obama.

Good job Obama

Concise responses to yet another right wing hack......I would just add how open Reagan was to congress during the Iran-Contra love-fest.

Just asking my dear GOPers.

 

[chesswarsnow]

SOrry bout that,

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic of IRAN - News Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators

Good for him for not taking their chest thumping seriously. They are still pissed they couldn't make the black guy a 1 term president! They will get over it because we got another 8 years of democrat rule coming up!



Dr. Zarifs Response to the Letter of US Senators



Asked about the open letter of 47 US Senators to Iranian leaders, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Javad Zarif, responded that "in our view, this letter has no legal value and is mostly a propaganda ploy. It is very interesting that while negotiations are still in progress and while no agreement has been reached, some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history. This indicates that like Netanyahu, who considers peace as an existential threat, some are opposed to any agreement, regardless of its content.

Zarif expressed astonishment that some members of US Congress find it appropriate to write to leaders of another country against their own President and administration. He pointed out that from reading the open letter, it seems that the authors not only do not understand international law, but are not fully cognizant of the nuances of their own Constitution when it comes to presidential powers in the conduct of foreign policy.

Foreign Minister Zarif added that "I should bring one important point to the attention of the authors and that is, the world is not the United States, and the conduct of inter-state relations is governed by international law, and not by US domestic law. The authors may not fully understand that in international law, governments represent the entirety of their respective states, are responsible for the conduct of foreign affairs, are required to fulfil the obligations they undertake with other states and may not invoke their internal law as justification for failure to perform their international obligations.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that "change of administration does not in any way relieve the next administration from international obligations undertaken by its predecessor in a possible agreement about Irans peaceful nuclear program." He continued "I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.

He emphasized that if the current negotiation with P5+1 result in a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it will not be a bilateral agreement between Iran and the US, but rather one that will be concluded with the participation of five other countries, including all permanent members of the Security Council, and will also be endorsed by a Security Council resolution.

Zarif expressed the hope that his comments "may enrich the knowledge of the authors to recognize that according to international law, Congress may not modify the terms of the agreement at any time as they claim, and if Congress adopts any measure to impede its implementation, it will have committed a material breach of US obligations.

The Foreign Minister also informed the authors that majority of US international agreements in recent decades are in fact what the signatories describe as "mere executive agreements" and not treaties ratified by the Senate.

He reminded them that "their letter in fact undermines the credibility of thousands of such mere executive agreements that have been or will be entered into by the US with various other governments.

Zarif concluded by stating that "the Islamic Republic of Iran has entered these negotiations in good faith and with the political will to reach an agreement, and it is imperative for our counterparts to prove similar good faith and political will in order to make an agreement possible."




Added the text of the letter because I know how you chickenhawks can go off half cocked and not read what was said.One thing the FM doesn't understand is like Israel ,the US thinks its above international law and the UN.

You're rooting for Iran; you should probably rethink your political views.

Yes I am. I think an Nuclear Iran would balance the power in the ME.

1. You are verifiably *INSANE*.
2. Well unless you want nuclear war?
3. Which means means you are insane.


Regards,
SirJamesofTexas