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Dr. Ruiz Statement on Support of the Iran Nuclear Deal

September 11, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement in support of the Iran Nuclear deal.

"I have come to a conclusion that approving this agreement is the most effective realistic diplomatic option to prevent Iran form obtaining a nuclear weapon, and therefore, in the best interest of our nation and allies. From the start, I committed myself to a rigorous, evidence-based approach without consideration of partisanship or politics. I spent many hours soliciting opinions from supporters and opponents." said Dr. Ruiz. "I will vote for the Iran agreement, but I make this decision with great humility and appreciation of the risks. I am confident that I reached this conclusion because I believe that the hard evidence indicates it is in America's best interest. At the same time, I appreciate and respect the many individuals who looked within, considered the alternatives, and reached the opposite conclusion."

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