By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/on-nuke-deal-kerry-says-congress-shouldnt-interfere-with-obamas-role Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On nuke deal, Kerry says Congress shouldn’t interfere with Obama’s role World Apr 8, 2015 5:09 PM EDT Watch the portion of the PBS NewsHour’s interview with Secretary of State John Kerry on Congress’ role in the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that Congress has a role moving the Iran nuclear framework agreement forward as long as it’s “constructive.” He spoke to PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff in an interview airing in full on Wednesday’s broadcast. “Should Congress play a role and have a role? Of course,” he said. “But it’s what kind of a role. … Is it part of a process of legitimate oversight and review or is it an effort to try to prevent the president from exercising his constitutional authority?” A bill currently making its way through Congress would temporarily suspend President Barack Obama’s ability to lift sanctions as part of a final agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear program. “The president is absolutely correct in making sure that what Congress does, does not assault presidential authority and the Constitution, and doesn’t destroy his ability to be able to negotiate this final deal,” said Kerry. Congress will get a chance to vote on lifting congressionally imposed sanctions, he added. Watch the full Kerry interview from Wednesday’s NewsHour: Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
Watch the portion of the PBS NewsHour’s interview with Secretary of State John Kerry on Congress’ role in the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that Congress has a role moving the Iran nuclear framework agreement forward as long as it’s “constructive.” He spoke to PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff in an interview airing in full on Wednesday’s broadcast. “Should Congress play a role and have a role? Of course,” he said. “But it’s what kind of a role. … Is it part of a process of legitimate oversight and review or is it an effort to try to prevent the president from exercising his constitutional authority?” A bill currently making its way through Congress would temporarily suspend President Barack Obama’s ability to lift sanctions as part of a final agreement curbing Iran’s nuclear program. “The president is absolutely correct in making sure that what Congress does, does not assault presidential authority and the Constitution, and doesn’t destroy his ability to be able to negotiate this final deal,” said Kerry. Congress will get a chance to vote on lifting congressionally imposed sanctions, he added. Watch the full Kerry interview from Wednesday’s NewsHour: Follow @NewsHourWorld We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now