From Ledger-Enquirer:
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently expressed her support for the current administration’s plan to negotiate with Iran and for withholding further sanctions in support of the negotiations. As a former Brigadier General, I recognize the threat a nuclear Iran poses.
Iran poses one of the greatest threats to global security today. The country’s relentless hostility toward Israel presents a constant danger and creates instability throughout the Middle East. Iran’s sphere of influence does not end there. The country has been a sponsor of terrorism for decades, leading to a number of attacks throughout the world — including those initiated by Hezbollah, a terrorist organization supported by Iran.
It is no secret that over the past few years, Iran has greatly increased its nuclear capabilities, rejecting sensible requests from the international community for greater transparency. These actions have resulted in escalating concerns that Iran may be close to generating nuclear weapons. With the threat of Iran mounting, Clinton took action, forming an international coalition to impose the toughest sanctions in Iran’s history. After refusing to negotiate for so long, the pressure of these sanctions has forced Iran to the table. Our diplomats are currently in deep negotiations with Iranian officials, with the ultimate goal of finding a comprehensive solution to the international threat posed by Iran’s nuclear development. Secretary Clinton’s leadership laid the groundwork for these historic negotiations. She is right to continue supporting diplomatic efforts to curb a nuclear Iran.