Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today announced her opposition to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) negotiated by the P5+1 and Iran.
“I do not support the current deal because it legitimizes Iran’s nuclear program after 15 years and gives Iran access to billions of dollars without a commitment to cease its terrorist activity,” Frankel said. “It's too high a price to… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, made the following statement on the Iran nuclear agreement announced today. To watch her full remarks made during a committee hearing held this morning regarding the deal, click here.
“A nuclear-armed Iran would put the most dangerous weapon in the hands of the world's foremost sponsor of terror and lead… Read more »
The latest deadline on the Western powers and Iran’s negotiations over that Middle Eastern nation’s nuclear program came on Tuesday and the talks in Vienna are expected to extend into July. In the meantime, members of the Florida congressional delegation continue to offer warnings about the threat Iran poses.
From her perch as chairwoman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Middle East… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, today our nation faces challenges across the globe, but there is no threat more central to current world order than the prospect of a nuclear armed Iran.
Tuesday, June 30, is the self-imposed negotiating deadline for the P5+1 over Iran’s illicit nuclear program. At this critical juncture I am thankful for the Administration’s repeated promise that no deal is better than a… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., teamed up with an unlikely ally on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, to introduce a bill bolstering security at American embassies.
The Texas Republican has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama, including his handling of the Benghazi attacks which led to the deaths of four Americans. Weber garnered national attention for saying Obama… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Protecting Americans Abroad Act to provide Americans serving our country in diplomatic posts abroad with the security and protection they deserve. Similar to legislation introduced by Frankel in the last Congress, the language was signed into law as part of the annual appropriations process allowing the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) urged her colleagues to vote in support of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which the House is considering later today. This bill, which last week passed the Senate 98-1, would provide Congressional oversight of any potential deal. Click here to watch the Congresswoman’s remarks on the House floor.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) made the following statement today honoring Israel’s 67th Independence Day:
“Every year I am reminded of the extraordinary accomplishments of the young State of Israel. See, our birthdays are just a few days apart. This year we both turn sixty-seven.
“When I think of some of my own milestones I inherently think about Israel.
“We came into the world at… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, made the following statement regarding negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program:
“Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror and its nuclear program is a threat to America, to our allies in the Middle East, and to global order. We cannot allow proliferation of the world’s most dangerous weapon in the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today hosted Jewish leaders from across Palm Beach and Broward counties for a roundtable discussion on America's foreign policy challenges, focusing on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Congresswoman Frankel said, “In light of the serious issues currently unfolding in the Middle East, including ongoing negotiations with Iran, I welcomed the… Read more »
