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December 3, 2007
Reid: President Should Capitalize On New N.I.E, Launch Diplomatic Efforts With Iran
Washington, DC—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran’s nuclear program. Attached are the two letters Senate Democrats sent the President, as well as the language of the law requiring the NIE.
“Today this nation’s senior intelligence analysts concluded that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, directly challenging some of this Administration’s alarming rhetoric about the threat posed by Iran. Democratic Committee leaders and I requested this assessment early last year so that the Administration could not rush this Congress and the country to another war based on flawed intelligence. I am very glad that the Administration has finally provided the NIE and I will examine carefully the full classified version in coming days.
“I hope this Administration reads this report carefully and appropriately adjusts its rhetoric and policy vis-à-vis Iran. The Administration should begin this process by finally undertaking a diplomatic surge necessary to effectively address the challenges posed by Iran. President Reagan had the wisdom to conduct diplomacy with America’s adversaries in order to advance U.S. interests. President Bush should follow Reagan’s example.”
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Letter to President - Iran NIE Update - May 19, 2006.pdf
Letter to President - Sec 1213 Report On Iran - 22 May 07.pdf
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