Moskowitz Questions Rubio on Iran Deal and Leaks

Disappointment with National Archivist Performance

• 🎯 Rep. Moskowitz expresses deep disappointment with the performance of the National Archivist, stating it is "extremely underwhelming."
• ⚠️ Although Congress does not confirm the National Archivist, Moskowitz states that if they did, he "would have voted against" the confirmation.

Concerns Over Iran Policy

• 🌍 Moskowitz voices concern about the "isolationist wing of the party" and criticizes the administration for being "tougher on Canada, Greenland, uh than they are on Iran."
• 🗣️ He highlights that the Ayatollah's insults to the president are tolerated, while similar language from Canada or Greenland would not be.
• 🚫 Moskowitz questions whether the recommendation to the president is to sign no deal that allows Iran to keep enrichment capabilities.

Stance on Iran's Enrichment Capability

• ⚛️ The administration's position, as stated by Secretary Rubio, is that "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon" and that enrichment capability means being "but steps away from nuclear weapons."
• 🤝 The JCPOA is mentioned as having issues because it allowed enrichment and ballistic missile capabilities, which Iran now possesses as a "delivery system."
• ❌ The Trump administration's stance is that "Iran will not get to enrich" because enrichment makes them a "threshold nuclear power."

Leaks and National Security

• 📰 Moskowitz inquires about a leak to national news indicating Israel is poised to strike Iran and asks about the source within the administration.
• ❓ Rubio states he is not aware of the leak and would not discuss intelligence matters, but acknowledges Israel's stated option to act to limit Iran's nuclear capability.
• 🕵️ Moskowitz draws a parallel to polygraph tests being used at FEMA to find leaks and asks if similar measures will be applied to the State Department.
• 🚫 Rubio confirms that, to his knowledge, no polygraph tests have been conducted at the Department of State.

Congressional Review of Deals

• 📜 Moskowitz clarifies that any Iran deal should go to Congress, citing legislation passed a few years ago that requires congressional review and allows Congress to reverse any deal.